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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.52, 13,592.80 and 2,488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.52, 13,592.80 and 2,488.14 is: 3,731.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.52 : 13,592.80 = 2,488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.52/13,592.80 = 2,488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.52x = 13,592.80 × 2,488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.52x = 33,820,789.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,820,789.39/9,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.53

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