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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.65, 13,587.33 and 2,818.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.65, 13,587.33 and 2,818.59 is: 4,226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.65 : 13,587.33 = 2,818.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.65/13,587.33 = 2,818.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.65x = 13,587.33 × 2,818.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.65x = 38,297,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,297,112.46/9,060.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.75

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