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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.40, 13,588.47 and 2,485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.40, 13,588.47 and 2,485.08 is: 3,727.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.40 : 13,588.47 = 2,485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.40/13,588.47 = 2,485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.40x = 13,588.47 × 2,485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.40x = 33,768,435.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,768,435.03/9,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.45

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