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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.28, 13,630.20 and 2,512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.28, 13,630.20 and 2,512.46 is: 3,768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.28 : 13,630.20 = 2,512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.28/13,630.20 = 2,512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.28x = 13,630.20 × 2,512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.28x = 34,245,332.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,245,332.29/9,086.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.91

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