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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.72, 13,536.30 and 3,098.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.72, 13,536.30 and 3,098.23 is: 4,647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.72 : 13,536.30 = 3,098.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.72/13,536.30 = 3,098.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.72x = 13,536.30 × 3,098.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.72x = 41,938,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,938,607.24/9,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.60

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