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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.12, 13,591.07 and 2,486.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.12, 13,591.07 and 2,486.75 is: 3,729.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.12 : 13,591.07 = 2,486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.12/13,591.07 = 2,486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.12x = 13,591.07 × 2,486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.12x = 33,797,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,797,580.89/9,061.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.96

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