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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.44, 13,644.92 and 3,549.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.44, 13,644.92 and 3,549.56 is: 5,324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.44 : 13,644.92 = 3,549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.44/13,644.92 = 3,549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.44x = 13,644.92 × 3,549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.44x = 48,433,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,433,462.24/9,096.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.44

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