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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.42, 13,647.62 and 2,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.42, 13,647.62 and 2,858.88 is: 4,288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.42 : 13,647.62 = 2,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.42/13,647.62 = 2,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.42x = 13,647.62 × 2,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.42x = 39,016,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,016,893.57/9,098.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.32

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