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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.33, 13,589.09 and 2,485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.33, 13,589.09 and 2,485.52 is: 3,728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.33 : 13,589.09 = 2,485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.33/13,589.09 = 2,485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.33x = 13,589.09 × 2,485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.33x = 33,775,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,775,874.60/9,059.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.30

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