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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.86, 13,591.25 and 2,486.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.86, 13,591.25 and 2,486.51 is: 3,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.86 : 13,591.25 = 2,486.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.86/13,591.25 = 2,486.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.86x = 13,591.25 × 2,486.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.86x = 33,794,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,794,698.65/9,061.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.34

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