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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,066.57, 13,599.74 and 2,492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,066.57, 13,599.74 and 2,492.76 is: 3,739.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,066.57 : 13,599.74 = 2,492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,066.57/13,599.74 = 2,492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,066.57x = 13,599.74 × 2,492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,066.57x = 33,900,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,900,875.42/9,066.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.11

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