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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.18, 13,590.28 and 2,486.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.18, 13,590.28 and 2,486.42 is: 3,729.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.18 : 13,590.28 = 2,486.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.18/13,590.28 = 2,486.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.18x = 13,590.28 × 2,486.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.18x = 33,791,069.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,791,069.83/9,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.62

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