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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.48, 13,588.47 and 2,486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.48, 13,588.47 and 2,486.34 is: 3,728.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.48 : 13,588.47 = 2,486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.48/13,588.47 = 2,486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.48x = 13,588.47 × 2,486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.48x = 33,785,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,785,556.50/9,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.89

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