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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.23, 13,644.93 and 2,856.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.23, 13,644.93 and 2,856.49 is: 4,284.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.23 : 13,644.93 = 2,856.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.23/13,644.93 = 2,856.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.23x = 13,644.93 × 2,856.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.23x = 38,976,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,976,606.10/9,096.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.92

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