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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.24, 13,597.92 and 2,492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.24, 13,597.92 and 2,492.12 is: 3,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.24 : 13,597.92 = 2,492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.24/13,597.92 = 2,492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.24x = 13,597.92 × 2,492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.24x = 33,887,648.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,887,648.39/9,065.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.20

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