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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.33, 13,630.94 and 2,423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.33, 13,630.94 and 2,423.81 is: 3,635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.33 : 13,630.94 = 2,423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.33/13,630.94 = 2,423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.33x = 13,630.94 × 2,423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.33x = 33,038,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,038,780.66/9,087.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.70

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