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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.28, 13,590.44 and 2,486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.28, 13,590.44 and 2,486.56 is: 3,729.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.28 : 13,590.44 = 2,486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.28/13,590.44 = 2,486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.28x = 13,590.44 × 2,486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.28x = 33,793,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,793,444.49/9,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.85

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