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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.46, 13,631.49 and 2,423.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.46, 13,631.49 and 2,423.89 is: 3,635.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.46 : 13,631.49 = 2,423.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.46/13,631.49 = 2,423.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.46x = 13,631.49 × 2,423.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.46x = 33,041,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,041,232.30/9,087.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.92

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