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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,098.76, 13,645.62 and 2,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,098.76, 13,645.62 and 2,524.44 is: 3,785.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,098.76 : 13,645.62 = 2,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,098.76/13,645.62 = 2,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,098.76x = 13,645.62 × 2,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,098.76x = 34,447,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447,548.95/9,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.96

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