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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.87, 13,593.69 and 2,488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.87, 13,593.69 and 2,488.50 is: 3,732.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.87 : 13,593.69 = 2,488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.87/13,593.69 = 2,488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.87x = 13,593.69 × 2,488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.87x = 33,827,897.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,827,897.57/9,062.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.58

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