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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.97, 13,590.83 and 2,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.97, 13,590.83 and 2,486.60 is: 3,729.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.97 : 13,590.83 = 2,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.97/13,590.83 = 2,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.97x = 13,590.83 × 2,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.97x = 33,794,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,794,957.88/9,060.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.73

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