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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.62, 13,649.43 and 2,525.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.62, 13,649.43 and 2,525.81 is: 3,788.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.62 : 13,649.43 = 2,525.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.62/13,649.43 = 2,525.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.62x = 13,649.43 × 2,525.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.62x = 34,475,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,475,866.79/9,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.72

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