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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.10, 13,581.33 and 3,509.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.10, 13,581.33 and 3,509.61 is: 5,261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.10 : 13,581.33 = 3,509.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.10/13,581.33 = 3,509.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.10x = 13,581.33 × 3,509.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.10x = 47,665,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,665,171.58/9,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.58

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