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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.38, 13,590.49 and 2,397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.38, 13,590.49 and 2,397.96 is: 3,596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.38 : 13,590.49 = 2,397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.38/13,590.49 = 2,397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.38x = 13,590.49 × 2,397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.38x = 32,589,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,589,451.40/9,061.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.52

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