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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.83, 13,588.34 and 2,485.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.83, 13,588.34 and 2,485.02 is: 3,727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.83 : 13,588.34 = 2,485.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.83/13,588.34 = 2,485.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.83x = 13,588.34 × 2,485.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.83x = 33,767,296.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,767,296.67/9,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.56

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