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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,095.16, 13,642.64 and 2,431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,095.16, 13,642.64 and 2,431.66 is: 3,647.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,095.16 : 13,642.64 = 2,431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,095.16/13,642.64 = 2,431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,095.16x = 13,642.64 × 2,431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,095.16x = 33,174,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,174,261.98/9,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.46

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