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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.97, 13,629.26 and 2,512.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.97, 13,629.26 and 2,512.22 is: 3,768.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.97 : 13,629.26 = 2,512.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.97/13,629.26 = 2,512.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.97x = 13,629.26 × 2,512.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.97x = 34,239,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,239,637.69/9,085.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.41

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