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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.82, 13,591.99 and 3,866.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.82, 13,591.99 and 3,866.74 is: 5,800.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.82 : 13,591.99 = 3,866.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.82/13,591.99 = 3,866.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.82x = 13,591.99 × 3,866.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.82x = 52,556,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,556,691.41/9,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.43

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