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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.10, 13,592.49 and 2,487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.10, 13,592.49 and 2,487.72 is: 3,731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.10 : 13,592.49 = 2,487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.10/13,592.49 = 2,487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.10x = 13,592.49 × 2,487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.10x = 33,814,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,814,309.22/9,062.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.40

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