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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.99, 13,590.87 and 2,486.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.99, 13,590.87 and 2,486.63 is: 3,729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.99 : 13,590.87 = 2,486.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.99/13,590.87 = 2,486.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.99x = 13,590.87 × 2,486.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.99x = 33,795,397.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,795,397.11/9,060.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.77

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