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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.02, 13,589.06 and 2,485.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.02, 13,589.06 and 2,485.64 is: 3,727.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.02 : 13,589.06 = 2,485.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.02/13,589.06 = 2,485.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.02x = 13,589.06 × 2,485.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.02x = 33,777,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,777,532.64/9,061.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.78

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