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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.57, 13,624.94 and 2,509.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.57, 13,624.94 and 2,509.61 is: 3,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.57 : 13,624.94 = 2,509.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.57/13,624.94 = 2,509.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.57x = 13,624.94 × 2,509.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.57x = 34,193,223.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,193,223.82/9,083.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.30

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