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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.63, 13,635.69 and 2,849.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.63, 13,635.69 and 2,849.53 is: 4,275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.63 : 13,635.69 = 2,849.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.63/13,635.69 = 2,849.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.63x = 13,635.69 × 2,849.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.63x = 38,855,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,855,307.73/9,088.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.16

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