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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.24, 13,606.92 and 2,498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.24, 13,606.92 and 2,498.12 is: 3,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.24 : 13,606.92 = 2,498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.24/13,606.92 = 2,498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.24x = 13,606.92 × 2,498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.24x = 33,991,718.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,991,718.99/9,071.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.20

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