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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.19, 13,630.78 and 2,423.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.19, 13,630.78 and 2,423.71 is: 3,635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.19 : 13,630.78 = 2,423.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.19/13,630.78 = 2,423.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.19x = 13,630.78 × 2,423.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.19x = 33,037,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,037,001.19/9,087.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.56

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