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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.32, 13,591.98 and 2,487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.32, 13,591.98 and 2,487.54 is: 3,731.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.32 : 13,591.98 = 2,487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.32/13,591.98 = 2,487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.32x = 13,591.98 × 2,487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.32x = 33,810,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,810,593.93/9,061.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.31

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