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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.48, 13,592.18 and 2,487.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.48, 13,592.18 and 2,487.13 is: 3,730.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.48 : 13,592.18 = 2,487.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.48/13,592.18 = 2,487.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.48x = 13,592.18 × 2,487.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.48x = 33,805,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,805,490.88/9,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.27

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