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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.96, 13,591.28 and 2,487.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.96, 13,591.28 and 2,487.12 is: 3,730.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.96 : 13,591.28 = 2,487.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.96/13,591.28 = 2,487.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.96x = 13,591.28 × 2,487.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.96x = 33,803,144.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,803,144.31/9,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.64

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