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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.46, 13,607.27 and 2,498.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.46, 13,607.27 and 2,498.01 is: 3,747.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.46 : 13,607.27 = 2,498.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.46/13,607.27 = 2,498.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.46x = 13,607.27 × 2,498.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.46x = 33,991,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,991,096.53/9,071.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.04

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