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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.82, 13,592.74 and 2,488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.82, 13,592.74 and 2,488.04 is: 3,732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.82 : 13,592.74 = 2,488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.82/13,592.74 = 2,488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.82x = 13,592.74 × 2,488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.82x = 33,819,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,819,280.83/9,061.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.06

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