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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.77, 13,591.69 and 2,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.77, 13,591.69 and 2,487.40 is: 3,730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.77 : 13,591.69 = 2,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.77/13,591.69 = 2,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.77x = 13,591.69 × 2,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.77x = 33,807,969.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,807,969.71/9,062.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.42

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