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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.84, 13,632.87 and 2,848.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.84, 13,632.87 and 2,848.71 is: 4,272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.84 : 13,632.87 = 2,848.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.84/13,632.87 = 2,848.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.84x = 13,632.87 × 2,848.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.84x = 38,836,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,836,078.85/9,088.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.94

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