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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.06, 13,646.48 and 2,524.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.06, 13,646.48 and 2,524.31 is: 3,786.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.06 : 13,646.48 = 2,524.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.06/13,646.48 = 2,524.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.06x = 13,646.48 × 2,524.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.06x = 34,447,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447,884.01/9,098.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.29

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