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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098, 13,651.32 and 2,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098, 13,651.32 and 2,942 is: 4,414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098 : 13,651.32 = 2,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098/13,651.32 = 2,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098x = 13,651.32 × 2,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098x = 40,162,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,162,183.44/9,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.40

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