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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070, 13,603.42 and 2,406.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070, 13,603.42 and 2,406.54 is: 3,609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070 : 13,603.42 = 2,406.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070/13,603.42 = 2,406.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070x = 13,603.42 × 2,406.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070x = 32,737,174.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,737,174.37/9,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.39

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