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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.95, 13,592.97 and 2,487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.95, 13,592.97 and 2,487.60 is: 3,731.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.95 : 13,592.97 = 2,487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.95/13,592.97 = 2,487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.95x = 13,592.97 × 2,487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.95x = 33,813,872.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,813,872.17/9,062.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.00

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