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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.78, 13,593.18 and 2,488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.78, 13,593.18 and 2,488.40 is: 3,731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.78 : 13,593.18 = 2,488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.78/13,593.18 = 2,488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.78x = 13,593.18 × 2,488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.78x = 33,825,269.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,825,269.11/9,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.92

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