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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.88, 13,592.74 and 2,399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.88, 13,592.74 and 2,399.46 is: 3,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.88 : 13,592.74 = 2,399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.88/13,592.74 = 2,399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.88x = 13,592.74 × 2,399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.88x = 32,615,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615,235.92/9,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.77

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