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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.66, 14,261.09 and 2,487.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.66, 14,261.09 and 2,487.56 is: 3,731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.66 : 14,261.09 = 2,487.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.66/14,261.09 = 2,487.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.66x = 14,261.09 × 2,487.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.66x = 35,475,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,475,358.91/9,507.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.24

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