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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.78, 13,604.74 and 2,496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.78, 13,604.74 and 2,496.32 is: 3,744.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.78 : 13,604.74 = 2,496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.78/13,604.74 = 2,496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.78x = 13,604.74 × 2,496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.78x = 33,961,784.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,961,784.56/9,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.50

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