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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.92, 13,591.64 and 2,487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.92, 13,591.64 and 2,487.16 is: 3,730.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.92 : 13,591.64 = 2,487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.92/13,591.64 = 2,487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.92x = 13,591.64 × 2,487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.92x = 33,804,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,804,583.34/9,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.81

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