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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,097.58, 13,646.64 and 2,524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,097.58, 13,646.64 and 2,524.26 is: 3,786.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,097.58 : 13,646.64 = 2,524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,097.58/13,646.64 = 2,524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,097.58x = 13,646.64 × 2,524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,097.58x = 34,447,667.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447,667.49/9,097.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.46

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