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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.12, 13,592.92 and 2,487.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.12, 13,592.92 and 2,487.64 is: 3,730.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.12 : 13,592.92 = 2,487.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.12/13,592.92 = 2,487.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.12x = 13,592.92 × 2,487.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.12x = 33,814,291.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,814,291.51/9,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.98

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