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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.46, 13,633.80 and 2,849.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.46, 13,633.80 and 2,849.34 is: 4,273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.46 : 13,633.80 = 2,849.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.46/13,633.80 = 2,849.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.46x = 13,633.80 × 2,849.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.46x = 38,847,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,847,331.69/9,089.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.89

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