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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.71, 13,633.37 and 2,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.71, 13,633.37 and 2,425.14 is: 3,637.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.71 : 13,633.37 = 2,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.71/13,633.37 = 2,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.71x = 13,633.37 × 2,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.71x = 33,062,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,062,830.92/9,088.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.79

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