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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.83, 13,589.13 and 2,487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.83, 13,589.13 and 2,487.54 is: 3,730.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.83 : 13,589.13 = 2,487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.83/13,589.13 = 2,487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.83x = 13,589.13 × 2,487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.83x = 33,803,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,803,504.44/9,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.73

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