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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.95, 13,592.79 and 2,488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.95, 13,592.79 and 2,488.14 is: 3,732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.95 : 13,592.79 = 2,488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.95/13,592.79 = 2,488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.95x = 13,592.79 × 2,488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.95x = 33,820,764.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,820,764.51/9,061.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.17

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