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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.12, 13,588.56 and 2,485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.12, 13,588.56 and 2,485.44 is: 3,727.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.12 : 13,588.56 = 2,485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.12/13,588.56 = 2,485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.12x = 13,588.56 × 2,485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.12x = 33,773,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,773,550.57/9,060.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.72

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