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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.32, 13,588.98 and 2,485.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.32, 13,588.98 and 2,485.54 is: 3,728.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.32 : 13,588.98 = 2,485.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.32/13,588.98 = 2,485.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.32x = 13,588.98 × 2,485.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.32x = 33,775,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,775,953.35/9,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.31

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