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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.28, 13,593.42 and 2,489.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.28, 13,593.42 and 2,489.16 is: 3,733.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.28 : 13,593.42 = 2,489.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.28/13,593.42 = 2,489.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.28x = 13,593.42 × 2,489.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.28x = 33,836,197.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,836,197.33/9,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.74

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