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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.58, 13,590.26 and 2,488.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.58, 13,590.26 and 2,488.29 is: 3,731.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.58 : 13,590.26 = 2,488.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.58/13,590.26 = 2,488.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.58x = 13,590.26 × 2,488.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.58x = 33,816,495.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,816,495.61/9,061.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.86

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