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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.69, 13,595.87 and 2,489.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.69, 13,595.87 and 2,489.86 is: 3,734.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.69 : 13,595.87 = 2,489.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.69/13,595.87 = 2,489.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.69x = 13,595.87 × 2,489.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.69x = 33,851,812.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851,812.88/9,063.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.88

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