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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.71, 13,631.87 and 2,424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.71, 13,631.87 and 2,424.14 is: 3,636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.71 : 13,631.87 = 2,424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.71/13,631.87 = 2,424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.71x = 13,631.87 × 2,424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.71x = 33,045,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,045,549.22/9,087.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.29

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