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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.62, 13,590.81 and 2,486.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.62, 13,590.81 and 2,486.94 is: 3,729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.62 : 13,590.81 = 2,486.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.62/13,590.81 = 2,486.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.62x = 13,590.81 × 2,486.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.62x = 33,799,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,799,529.02/9,061.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.97

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