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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.95, 13,589.97 and 2,485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.95, 13,589.97 and 2,485.60 is: 3,728.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.95 : 13,589.97 = 2,485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.95/13,589.97 = 2,485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.95x = 13,589.97 × 2,485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.95x = 33,779,229.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,779,229.43/9,060.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.00

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