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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.57, 13,644.92 and 2,522.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.57, 13,644.92 and 2,522.81 is: 3,784.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.57 : 13,644.92 = 2,522.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.57/13,644.92 = 2,522.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.57x = 13,644.92 × 2,522.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.57x = 34,423,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,423,581.04/9,096.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.24

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