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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.34, 13,629.42 and 2,423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.34, 13,629.42 and 2,423.92 is: 3,635.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.34 : 13,629.42 = 2,423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.34/13,629.42 = 2,423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.34x = 13,629.42 × 2,423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.34x = 33,036,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,036,589.65/9,087.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.45

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