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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.55, 13,586.69 and 3,511.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.55, 13,586.69 and 3,511.65 is: 5,266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.55 : 13,586.69 = 3,511.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.55/13,586.69 = 3,511.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.55x = 13,586.69 × 3,511.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.55x = 47,711,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,711,682.38/9,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.45

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