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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.58, 13,586.04 and 3,134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.58, 13,586.04 and 3,134.93 is: 4,701.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.58 : 13,586.04 = 3,134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.58/13,586.04 = 3,134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.58x = 13,586.04 × 3,134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.58x = 42,591,216.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,591,216.45/9,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.24

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