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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.92, 13,590.14 and 2,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.92, 13,590.14 and 2,486.16 is: 3,729.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.92 : 13,590.14 = 2,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.92/13,590.14 = 2,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.92x = 13,590.14 × 2,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.92x = 33,787,262.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,787,262.46/9,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.31

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