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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.69, 13,594.37 and 2,488.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.69, 13,594.37 and 2,488.86 is: 3,733.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.69 : 13,594.37 = 2,488.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.69/13,594.37 = 2,488.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.69x = 13,594.37 × 2,488.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.69x = 33,834,471.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,834,471.27/9,062.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.38

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