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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.36, 13,592 and 2,487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.36, 13,592 and 2,487 is: 3,730.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.36 : 13,592 = 2,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.36/13,592 = 2,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.36x = 13,592 × 2,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.36x = 33,803,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,803,304/9,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.08

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