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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.37, 13,596.43 and 2,401.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.37, 13,596.43 and 2,401.91 is: 3,602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.37 : 13,596.43 = 2,401.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.37/13,596.43 = 2,401.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.37x = 13,596.43 × 2,401.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.37x = 32,657,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,657,401.18/9,065.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.43

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