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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.92, 13,610.43 and 2,499.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.92, 13,610.43 and 2,499.86 is: 3,749.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.92 : 13,610.43 = 2,499.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.92/13,610.43 = 2,499.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.92x = 13,610.43 × 2,499.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.92x = 34,024,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,024,203.57/9,073.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.67

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