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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.82, 13,590.63 and 2,488.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.82, 13,590.63 and 2,488.54 is: 3,732.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.82 : 13,590.63 = 2,488.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.82/13,590.63 = 2,488.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.82x = 13,590.63 × 2,488.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.82x = 33,820,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,820,792.40/9,061.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.23

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