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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.70, 13,591.59 and 2,487.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.70, 13,591.59 and 2,487.33 is: 3,730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.70 : 13,591.59 = 2,487.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.70/13,591.59 = 2,487.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.70x = 13,591.59 × 2,487.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.70x = 33,806,769.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,806,769.55/9,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.32

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