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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.60, 13,586.33 and 2,395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.60, 13,586.33 and 2,395.16 is: 3,592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.60 : 13,586.33 = 2,395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.60/13,586.33 = 2,395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.60x = 13,586.33 × 2,395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.60x = 32,541,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,541,372.22/9,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.32

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