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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.43, 13,592.16 and 2,487.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.43, 13,592.16 and 2,487.67 is: 3,731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.43 : 13,592.16 = 2,487.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.43/13,592.16 = 2,487.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.43x = 13,592.16 × 2,487.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.43x = 33,812,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,812,728.27/9,061.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.50

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