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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.92, 13,649.88 and 2,526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.92, 13,649.88 and 2,526.16 is: 3,789.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.92 : 13,649.88 = 2,526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.92/13,649.88 = 2,526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.92x = 13,649.88 × 2,526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.92x = 34,481,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,481,780.86/9,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.24

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