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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.52, 13,647.70 and 2,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.52, 13,647.70 and 2,858.52 is: 4,287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.52 : 13,647.70 = 2,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.52/13,647.70 = 2,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.52x = 13,647.70 × 2,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.52x = 39,012,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,012,223.40/9,098.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.75

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