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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.14, 13,591.48 and 2,820.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.14, 13,591.48 and 2,820.61 is: 4,231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.14 : 13,591.48 = 2,820.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.14/13,591.48 = 2,820.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.14x = 13,591.48 × 2,820.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.14x = 38,336,264.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,336,264.40/9,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.31

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