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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059, 13,590.45 and 2,818.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059, 13,590.45 and 2,818.88 is: 4,228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059 : 13,590.45 = 2,818.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059/13,590.45 = 2,818.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059x = 13,590.45 × 2,818.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059x = 38,309,847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,309,847.70/9,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.93

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