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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,067.68, 13,601.86 and 2,493.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,067.68, 13,601.86 and 2,493.88 is: 3,740.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,067.68 : 13,601.86 = 2,493.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,067.68/13,601.86 = 2,493.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,067.68x = 13,601.86 × 2,493.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,067.68x = 33,921,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,921,406.62/9,067.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.91

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