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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.55, 13,631.45 and 2,512.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.55, 13,631.45 and 2,512.59 is: 3,769.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.55 : 13,631.45 = 2,512.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.55/13,631.45 = 2,512.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.55x = 13,631.45 × 2,512.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.55x = 34,250,232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,250,232.39/9,086.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.33

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