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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.06, 13,587.09 and 2,485.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.06, 13,587.09 and 2,485.21 is: 3,727.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.06 : 13,587.09 = 2,485.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.06/13,587.09 = 2,485.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.06x = 13,587.09 × 2,485.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.06x = 33,766,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,766,771.94/9,058.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.82

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