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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.50, 13,590.06 and 2,903.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.50, 13,590.06 and 2,903.50 is: 4,355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.50 : 13,590.06 = 2,903.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.50/13,590.06 = 2,903.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.50x = 13,590.06 × 2,903.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.50x = 39,458,739.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,458,739.21/9,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.51

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