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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.43, 13,607.61 and 2,497.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.43, 13,607.61 and 2,497.47 is: 3,746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.43 : 13,607.61 = 2,497.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.43/13,607.61 = 2,497.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.43x = 13,607.61 × 2,497.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.43x = 33,984,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984,597.75/9,071.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.33

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