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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.40, 13,648.32 and 2,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.40, 13,648.32 and 2,524.08 is: 3,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.40 : 13,648.32 = 2,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.40/13,648.32 = 2,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.40x = 13,648.32 × 2,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.40x = 34,449,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,449,451.55/9,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.32

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