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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.98, 13,592.22 and 2,488.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.98, 13,592.22 and 2,488.84 is: 3,732.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.98 : 13,592.22 = 2,488.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.98/13,592.22 = 2,488.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.98x = 13,592.22 × 2,488.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.98x = 33,828,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,828,860.82/9,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.64

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