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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.62, 13,634.60 and 2,849.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.62, 13,634.60 and 2,849.49 is: 4,274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.62 : 13,634.60 = 2,849.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.62/13,634.60 = 2,849.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.62x = 13,634.60 × 2,849.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.62x = 38,851,714.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,851,714.61/9,089.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.29

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