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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.37, 13,591.94 and 2,398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.37, 13,591.94 and 2,398.91 is: 3,597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.37 : 13,591.94 = 2,398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.37/13,591.94 = 2,398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.37x = 13,591.94 × 2,398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.37x = 32,605,760.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,605,760.83/9,062.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.93

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