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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.09, 13,629.42 and 2,422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.09, 13,629.42 and 2,422.52 is: 3,633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.09 : 13,629.42 = 2,422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.09/13,629.42 = 2,422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.09x = 13,629.42 × 2,422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.09x = 33,017,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,017,474.39/9,086.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.85

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