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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.90, 13,592.86 and 2,489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.90, 13,592.86 and 2,489.06 is: 3,733.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.90 : 13,592.86 = 2,489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.90/13,592.86 = 2,489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.90x = 13,592.86 × 2,489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.90x = 33,833,471.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,833,471.87/9,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.60

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