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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.23, 13,629.41 and 2,512.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.23, 13,629.41 and 2,512.92 is: 3,769.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.23 : 13,629.41 = 2,512.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.23/13,629.41 = 2,512.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.23x = 13,629.41 × 2,512.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.23x = 34,249,679.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,249,679.08/9,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.41

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