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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.62, 13,632.91 and 2,516.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.62, 13,632.91 and 2,516.47 is: 3,774.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.62 : 13,632.91 = 2,516.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.62/13,632.91 = 2,516.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.62x = 13,632.91 × 2,516.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.62x = 34,306,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,306,768.65/9,089.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.28

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