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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.24, 13,608.44 and 2,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.24, 13,608.44 and 2,498.28 is: 3,747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.24 : 13,608.44 = 2,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.24/13,608.44 = 2,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.24x = 13,608.44 × 2,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.24x = 33,997,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,997,693.48/9,072.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.44

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