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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.98, 13,631.22 and 2,514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.98, 13,631.22 and 2,514.84 is: 3,771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.98 : 13,631.22 = 2,514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.98/13,631.22 = 2,514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.98x = 13,631.22 × 2,514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.98x = 34,280,337.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,280,337.30/9,088.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.64

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