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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,090.99, 13,636.49 and 2,851.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,090.99, 13,636.49 and 2,851.55 is: 4,277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,090.99 : 13,636.49 = 2,851.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,090.99/13,636.49 = 2,851.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,090.99x = 13,636.49 × 2,851.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,090.99x = 38,885,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,112.45/9,090.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.32

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