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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.60, 13,597.06 and 2,490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.60, 13,597.06 and 2,490.74 is: 3,736.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.60 : 13,597.06 = 2,490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.60/13,597.06 = 2,490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.60x = 13,597.06 × 2,490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.60x = 33,866,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,866,741.22/9,064.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.15

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