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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.88, 13,647.42 and 2,524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.88, 13,647.42 and 2,524.51 is: 3,786.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.88 : 13,647.42 = 2,524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.88/13,647.42 = 2,524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.88x = 13,647.42 × 2,524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.88x = 34,453,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,453,048.26/9,099.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.10

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