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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.20, 13,629.74 and 2,512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.20, 13,629.74 and 2,512.24 is: 3,768.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.20 : 13,629.74 = 2,512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.20/13,629.74 = 2,512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.20x = 13,629.74 × 2,512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.20x = 34,241,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,241,178.02/9,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.48

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