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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.65, 13,629.26 and 2,511.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.65, 13,629.26 and 2,511.82 is: 3,767.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.65 : 13,629.26 = 2,511.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.65/13,629.26 = 2,511.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.65x = 13,629.26 × 2,511.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.65x = 34,234,247.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,234,247.85/9,085.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.95

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