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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.37, 13,589.94 and 2,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.37, 13,589.94 and 2,486 is: 3,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.37 : 13,589.94 = 2,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.37/13,589.94 = 2,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.37x = 13,589.94 × 2,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.37x = 33,784,590.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,784,590.84/9,060.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.83

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