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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.98, 13,589.87 and 2,485.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.98, 13,589.87 and 2,485.58 is: 3,727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.98 : 13,589.87 = 2,485.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.98/13,589.87 = 2,485.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.98x = 13,589.87 × 2,485.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.98x = 33,778,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,778,628.70/9,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.92

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