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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.66, 13,629.99 and 2,512.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.66, 13,629.99 and 2,512.30 is: 3,768.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.66 : 13,629.99 = 2,512.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.66/13,629.99 = 2,512.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.66x = 13,629.99 × 2,512.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.66x = 34,242,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,242,599.22/9,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.45

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