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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.45, 13,631.13 and 2,423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.45, 13,631.13 and 2,423.93 is: 3,635.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.45 : 13,631.13 = 2,423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.45/13,631.13 = 2,423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.45x = 13,631.13 × 2,423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.45x = 33,040,939.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,040,939.02/9,087.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.89

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