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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.59, 13,631.30 and 2,425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.59, 13,631.30 and 2,425.17 is: 3,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.59 : 13,631.30 = 2,425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.59/13,631.30 = 2,425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.59x = 13,631.30 × 2,425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.59x = 33,058,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,058,207.70/9,088.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.33

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