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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059, 13,588.45 and 5,502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059, 13,588.45 and 5,502.02 is: 8,253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059 : 13,588.45 = 5,502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059/13,588.45 = 5,502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059x = 13,588.45 × 5,502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059x = 74,763,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,763,923.67/9,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,253.00

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