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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.74, 13,597.17 and 2,491.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.74, 13,597.17 and 2,491.62 is: 3,737.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.74 : 13,597.17 = 2,491.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.74/13,597.17 = 2,491.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.74x = 13,597.17 × 2,491.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.74x = 33,878,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,878,980.72/9,064.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.45

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