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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,074.72, 13,610.84 and 2,499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,074.72, 13,610.84 and 2,499.96 is: 3,749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,074.72 : 13,610.84 = 2,499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,074.72/13,610.84 = 2,499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,074.72x = 13,610.84 × 2,499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,074.72x = 34,026,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,026,555.57/9,074.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.60

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