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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.61, 13,629.93 and 2,512.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.61, 13,629.93 and 2,512.83 is: 3,769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.61 : 13,629.93 = 2,512.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.61/13,629.93 = 2,512.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.61x = 13,629.93 × 2,512.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.61x = 34,249,697.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,249,697.00/9,086.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.25

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