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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.82, 13,598.74 and 2,492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.82, 13,598.74 and 2,492.04 is: 3,738.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.82 : 13,598.74 = 2,492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.82/13,598.74 = 2,492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.82x = 13,598.74 × 2,492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.82x = 33,888,604.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,888,604.03/9,065.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.06

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