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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.40, 13,589.51 and 4,685.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.40, 13,589.51 and 4,685.40 is: 7,028.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.40 : 13,589.51 = 4,685.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.40/13,589.51 = 4,685.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.40x = 13,589.51 × 4,685.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.40x = 63,672,266.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,672,266.73/9,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.31

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