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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.41, 14,260.72 and 2,487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.41, 14,260.72 and 2,487.32 is: 3,730.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.41 : 14,260.72 = 2,487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.41/14,260.72 = 2,487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.41x = 14,260.72 × 2,487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.41x = 35,470,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,470,890.33/9,507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.87

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