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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.36, 13,608.60 and 2,498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.36, 13,608.60 and 2,498.40 is: 3,747.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.36 : 13,608.60 = 2,498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.36/13,608.60 = 2,498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.36x = 13,608.60 × 2,498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.36x = 33,999,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,999,726.24/9,072.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.62

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