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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.63, 13,629.94 and 2,423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.63, 13,629.94 and 2,423.13 is: 3,634.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.63 : 13,629.94 = 2,423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.63/13,629.94 = 2,423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.63x = 13,629.94 × 2,423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.63x = 33,027,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,027,116.51/9,086.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.69

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