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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.95, 13,588.29 and 2,485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.95, 13,588.29 and 2,485.13 is: 3,727.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.95 : 13,588.29 = 2,485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.95/13,588.29 = 2,485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.95x = 13,588.29 × 2,485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.95x = 33,768,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,768,599.19/9,058.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.65

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