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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.59, 13,610.37 and 2,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.59, 13,610.37 and 2,499.84 is: 3,749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.59 : 13,610.37 = 2,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.59/13,610.37 = 2,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.59x = 13,610.37 × 2,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.59x = 34,023,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,023,747.34/9,073.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.76

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