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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.08, 13,632.39 and 2,514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.08, 13,632.39 and 2,514.75 is: 3,772.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.08 : 13,632.39 = 2,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.08/13,632.39 = 2,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.08x = 13,632.39 × 2,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.08x = 34,282,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,282,052.75/9,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.20

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