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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.32, 13,597.98 and 2,491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.32, 13,597.98 and 2,491.54 is: 3,737.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.32 : 13,597.98 = 2,491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.32/13,597.98 = 2,491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.32x = 13,597.98 × 2,491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.32x = 33,879,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,879,911.09/9,065.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.31

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