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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.56, 13,592.34 and 2,487.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.56, 13,592.34 and 2,487.79 is: 3,731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.56 : 13,592.34 = 2,487.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.56/13,592.34 = 2,487.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.56x = 13,592.34 × 2,487.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.56x = 33,814,887.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,814,887.53/9,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.69

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