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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.63, 13,634.19 and 2,848.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.63, 13,634.19 and 2,848.53 is: 4,273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.63 : 13,634.19 = 2,848.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.63/13,634.19 = 2,848.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.63x = 13,634.19 × 2,848.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.63x = 38,837,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,837,450.37/9,087.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.66

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