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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.16, 13,627.82 and 2,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.16, 13,627.82 and 2,511.70 is: 3,767.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.16 : 13,627.82 = 2,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.16/13,627.82 = 2,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.16x = 13,627.82 × 2,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.16x = 34,228,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228,995.49/9,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.57

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