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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.13, 13,591.44 and 2,486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.13, 13,591.44 and 2,486.64 is: 3,729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.13 : 13,591.44 = 2,486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.13/13,591.44 = 2,486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.13x = 13,591.44 × 2,486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.13x = 33,797,018.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,797,018.36/9,062.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.48

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