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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.72, 13,633.38 and 2,514.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.72, 13,633.38 and 2,514.36 is: 3,771.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.72 : 13,633.38 = 2,514.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.72/13,633.38 = 2,514.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.72x = 13,633.38 × 2,514.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.72x = 34,279,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,279,176.69/9,088.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.62

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