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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.55, 13,631.76 and 2,515.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.55, 13,631.76 and 2,515.24 is: 3,772.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.55 : 13,631.76 = 2,515.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.55/13,631.76 = 2,515.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.55x = 13,631.76 × 2,515.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.55x = 34,287,148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,287,148.02/9,088.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.57

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