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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.53, 13,649.30 and 2,525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.53, 13,649.30 and 2,525.72 is: 3,788.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.53 : 13,649.30 = 2,525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.53/13,649.30 = 2,525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.53x = 13,649.30 × 2,525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.53x = 34,474,292.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,474,292.62/9,099.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.58

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