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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.66, 13,638.96 and 3,550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.66, 13,638.96 and 3,550.53 is: 5,323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.66 : 13,638.96 = 3,550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.66/13,638.96 = 3,550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.66x = 13,638.96 × 3,550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.66x = 48,425,536.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,425,536.65/9,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,323.44

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