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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.46, 13,608.77 and 2,499.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.46, 13,608.77 and 2,499.01 is: 3,748.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.46 : 13,608.77 = 2,499.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.46/13,608.77 = 2,499.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.46x = 13,608.77 × 2,499.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.46x = 34,008,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,008,452.32/9,072.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.54

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