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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.71, 13,588.60 and 2,485.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.71, 13,588.60 and 2,485.33 is: 3,727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.71 : 13,588.60 = 2,485.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.71/13,588.60 = 2,485.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.71x = 13,588.60 × 2,485.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.71x = 33,772,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,772,155.24/9,060.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.32

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