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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,090.72, 13,635.68 and 2,850.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,090.72, 13,635.68 and 2,850.58 is: 4,275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,090.72 : 13,635.68 = 2,850.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,090.72/13,635.68 = 2,850.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,090.72x = 13,635.68 × 2,850.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,090.72x = 38,869,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,869,596.69/9,090.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.74

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