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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.36, 13,596.50 and 2,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.36, 13,596.50 and 2,490 is: 3,734.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.36 : 13,596.50 = 2,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.36/13,596.50 = 2,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.36x = 13,596.50 × 2,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.36x = 33,855,285
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,855,285/9,065.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.58

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