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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.62, 13,591.81 and 2,487.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.62, 13,591.81 and 2,487.25 is: 3,730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.62 : 13,591.81 = 2,487.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.62/13,591.81 = 2,487.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.62x = 13,591.81 × 2,487.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.62x = 33,806,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,806,229.42/9,061.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.70

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