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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.96, 13,597.28 and 2,491.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.96, 13,597.28 and 2,491.12 is: 3,736.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.96 : 13,597.28 = 2,491.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.96/13,597.28 = 2,491.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.96x = 13,597.28 × 2,491.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.96x = 33,872,456.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,872,456.15/9,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.64

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