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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.65, 13,589.47 and 2,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.65, 13,589.47 and 2,486.80 is: 3,730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.65 : 13,589.47 = 2,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.65/13,589.47 = 2,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.65x = 13,589.47 × 2,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.65x = 33,794,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,794,314.09/9,059.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.20

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