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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.94, 13,631.86 and 2,514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.94, 13,631.86 and 2,514.12 is: 3,771.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.94 : 13,631.86 = 2,514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.94/13,631.86 = 2,514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.94x = 13,631.86 × 2,514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.94x = 34,272,131.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,272,131.86/9,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.17

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