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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.79, 13,648.10 and 2,526.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.79, 13,648.10 and 2,526.49 is: 3,789.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.79 : 13,648.10 = 2,526.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.79/13,648.10 = 2,526.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.79x = 13,648.10 × 2,526.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.79x = 34,481,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,481,792.60/9,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.29

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