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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.39, 13,593.98 and 2,736.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.39, 13,593.98 and 2,736.39 is: 4,105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.39 : 13,593.98 = 2,736.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.39/13,593.98 = 2,736.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.39x = 13,593.98 × 2,736.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.39x = 37,198,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,198,430.93/9,061.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.16

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