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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.43, 13,609.11 and 2,498.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.43, 13,609.11 and 2,498.47 is: 3,747.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.43 : 13,609.11 = 2,498.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.43/13,609.11 = 2,498.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.43x = 13,609.11 × 2,498.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.43x = 34,001,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,001,953.06/9,072.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.83

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