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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.87, 13,588.89 and 3,136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.87, 13,588.89 and 3,136.33 is: 4,704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.87 : 13,588.89 = 3,136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.87/13,588.89 = 3,136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.87x = 13,588.89 × 3,136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.87x = 42,619,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,619,243.37/9,058.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.70

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