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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.32, 13,636.98 and 2,851.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.32, 13,636.98 and 2,851.88 is: 4,277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.32 : 13,636.98 = 2,851.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.32/13,636.98 = 2,851.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.32x = 13,636.98 × 2,851.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.32x = 38,890,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,890,999.12/9,091.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.82

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