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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.62, 13,647.93 and 2,524.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.62, 13,647.93 and 2,524.81 is: 3,787.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.62 : 13,647.93 = 2,524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.62/13,647.93 = 2,524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.62x = 13,647.93 × 2,524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.62x = 34,458,412.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,458,412.15/9,098.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.21

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