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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.22, 13,627.86 and 2,511.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.22, 13,627.86 and 2,511.93 is: 3,767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.22 : 13,627.86 = 2,511.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.22/13,627.86 = 2,511.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.22x = 13,627.86 × 2,511.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.22x = 34,232,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,232,230.37/9,085.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.90

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