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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.67, 13,586.87 and 3,511.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.67, 13,586.87 and 3,511.78 is: 5,266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.67 : 13,586.87 = 3,511.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.67/13,586.87 = 3,511.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.67x = 13,586.87 × 3,511.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.67x = 47,714,098.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,714,098.33/9,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.65

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