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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.74, 13,598.67 and 2,492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.74, 13,598.67 and 2,492.62 is: 3,738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.74 : 13,598.67 = 2,492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.74/13,598.67 = 2,492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.74x = 13,598.67 × 2,492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.74x = 33,896,316.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,896,316.82/9,065.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.95

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