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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.56, 13,632.48 and 2,515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.56, 13,632.48 and 2,515.44 is: 3,773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.56 : 13,632.48 = 2,515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.56/13,632.48 = 2,515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.56x = 13,632.48 × 2,515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.56x = 34,291,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,291,685.49/9,088.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.06

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