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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,066.65, 13,597.49 and 2,491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,066.65, 13,597.49 and 2,491.28 is: 3,736.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,066.65 : 13,597.49 = 2,491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,066.65/13,597.49 = 2,491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,066.65x = 13,597.49 × 2,491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,066.65x = 33,875,074.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,875,074.44/9,066.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.23

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