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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.97, 13,594.61 and 2,489.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.97, 13,594.61 and 2,489.12 is: 3,733.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.97 : 13,594.61 = 2,489.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.97/13,594.61 = 2,489.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.97x = 13,594.61 × 2,489.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.97x = 33,838,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,838,535.22/9,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.71

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