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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.37, 13,588.44 and 2,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.37, 13,588.44 and 2,485 is: 3,727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.37 : 13,588.44 = 2,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.37/13,588.44 = 2,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.37x = 13,588.44 × 2,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.37x = 33,767,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,767,273.40/9,059.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.33

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