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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.12, 13,590.06 and 2,486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.12, 13,590.06 and 2,486.44 is: 3,729.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.12 : 13,590.06 = 2,486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.12/13,590.06 = 2,486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.12x = 13,590.06 × 2,486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.12x = 33,790,868.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,790,868.79/9,061.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.22

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