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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.73, 13,624.88 and 2,508.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.73, 13,624.88 and 2,508.92 is: 3,763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.73 : 13,624.88 = 2,508.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.73/13,624.88 = 2,508.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.73x = 13,624.88 × 2,508.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.73x = 34,183,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,183,733.93/9,082.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.60

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