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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.46, 13,629.99 and 2,422.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.46, 13,629.99 and 2,422.89 is: 3,634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.46 : 13,629.99 = 2,422.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.46/13,629.99 = 2,422.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.46x = 13,629.99 × 2,422.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.46x = 33,023,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,023,966.47/9,086.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.41

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