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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.67, 13,607.97 and 2,497.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.67, 13,607.97 and 2,497.71 is: 3,746.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.67 : 13,607.97 = 2,497.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.67/13,607.97 = 2,497.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.67x = 13,607.97 × 2,497.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.67x = 33,988,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,988,762.75/9,071.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.69

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