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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.55, 13,629.95 and 2,511.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.55, 13,629.95 and 2,511.59 is: 3,767.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.55 : 13,629.95 = 2,511.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.55/13,629.95 = 2,511.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.55x = 13,629.95 × 2,511.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.55x = 34,232,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,232,833.56/9,085.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.83

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