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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.83, 13,633.52 and 2,515.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.83, 13,633.52 and 2,515.50 is: 3,773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.83 : 13,633.52 = 2,515.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.83/13,633.52 = 2,515.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.83x = 13,633.52 × 2,515.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.83x = 34,295,106.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,295,106.98/9,088.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.32

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