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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.48, 13,590.27 and 2,486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.48, 13,590.27 and 2,486.70 is: 3,729.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.48 : 13,590.27 = 2,486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.48/13,590.27 = 2,486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.48x = 13,590.27 × 2,486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.48x = 33,794,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,794,924.41/9,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.93

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