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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.20, 13,587.34 and 2,483.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.20, 13,587.34 and 2,483.85 is: 3,725.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.20 : 13,587.34 = 2,483.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.20/13,587.34 = 2,483.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.20x = 13,587.34 × 2,483.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.20x = 33,748,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,748,914.46/9,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.37

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