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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.37, 13,633.66 and 2,849.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.37, 13,633.66 and 2,849.24 is: 4,273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.37 : 13,633.66 = 2,849.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.37/13,633.66 = 2,849.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.37x = 13,633.66 × 2,849.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.37x = 38,845,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,845,562.30/9,089.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.74

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