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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.71, 13,590.10 and 2,486.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.71, 13,590.10 and 2,486.33 is: 3,728.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.71 : 13,590.10 = 2,486.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.71/13,590.10 = 2,486.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.71x = 13,590.10 × 2,486.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.71x = 33,789,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,789,473.33/9,061.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.82

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