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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.73, 13,631.61 and 2,513.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.73, 13,631.61 and 2,513.94 is: 3,770.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.73 : 13,631.61 = 2,513.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.73/13,631.61 = 2,513.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.73x = 13,631.61 × 2,513.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.73x = 34,268,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,268,993.81/9,087.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.91

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