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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.44, 13,742.08 and 2,587.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.44, 13,742.08 and 2,587.09 is: 3,880.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.44 : 13,742.08 = 2,587.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.44/13,742.08 = 2,587.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.44x = 13,742.08 × 2,587.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.44x = 35,551,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,551,997.75/9,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.19

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