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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.93, 13,629.15 and 2,512.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.93, 13,629.15 and 2,512.11 is: 3,768.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.93 : 13,629.15 = 2,512.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.93/13,629.15 = 2,512.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.93x = 13,629.15 × 2,512.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.93x = 34,237,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,237,911.45/9,085.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.24

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