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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,090.29, 13,635.45 and 2,516.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,090.29, 13,635.45 and 2,516.50 is: 3,774.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,090.29 : 13,635.45 = 2,516.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,090.29/13,635.45 = 2,516.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,090.29x = 13,635.45 × 2,516.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,090.29x = 34,313,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,313,541.75/9,090.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.75

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