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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,066.47, 13,599.86 and 2,492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,066.47, 13,599.86 and 2,492.62 is: 3,738.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,066.47 : 13,599.86 = 2,492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,066.47/13,599.86 = 2,492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,066.47x = 13,599.86 × 2,492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,066.47x = 33,899,283.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,899,283.03/9,066.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.97

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