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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,090.56, 13,637.21 and 2,849.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,090.56, 13,637.21 and 2,849.18 is: 4,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,090.56 : 13,637.21 = 2,849.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,090.56/13,637.21 = 2,849.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,090.56x = 13,637.21 × 2,849.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,090.56x = 38,854,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,854,865.99/9,090.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.20

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