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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.40, 13,591.94 and 2,487.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.40, 13,591.94 and 2,487.34 is: 3,730.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.40 : 13,591.94 = 2,487.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.40/13,591.94 = 2,487.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.40x = 13,591.94 × 2,487.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.40x = 33,807,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,807,780.59/9,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.97

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