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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.46, 13,587.72 and 2,484.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.46, 13,587.72 and 2,484.10 is: 3,725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.46 : 13,587.72 = 2,484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.46/13,587.72 = 2,484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.46x = 13,587.72 × 2,484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.46x = 33,753,255.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,753,255.25/9,059.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.75

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