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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.49, 13,590.13 and 2,486.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.49, 13,590.13 and 2,486.13 is: 3,729.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.49 : 13,590.13 = 2,486.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.49/13,590.13 = 2,486.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.49x = 13,590.13 × 2,486.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.49x = 33,786,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,786,829.90/9,060.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.03

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