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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.74, 13,606.08 and 2,496.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.74, 13,606.08 and 2,496.42 is: 3,744.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.74 : 13,606.08 = 2,496.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.74/13,606.08 = 2,496.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.74x = 13,606.08 × 2,496.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.74x = 33,966,490.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,966,490.23/9,070.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.62

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