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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.64, 13,582.08 and 3,510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.64, 13,582.08 and 3,510.12 is: 5,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.64 : 13,582.08 = 3,510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.64/13,582.08 = 3,510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.64x = 13,582.08 × 3,510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.64x = 47,674,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,674,730.65/9,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.32

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