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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.27, 13,649.46 and 2,859.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.27, 13,649.46 and 2,859.51 is: 4,289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.27 : 13,649.46 = 2,859.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.27/13,649.46 = 2,859.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.27x = 13,649.46 × 2,859.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.27x = 39,030,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,030,767.36/9,099.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.44

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