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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.69, 13,587.82 and 2,819.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.69, 13,587.82 and 2,819.78 is: 4,229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.69 : 13,587.82 = 2,819.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.69/13,587.82 = 2,819.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.69x = 13,587.82 × 2,819.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.69x = 38,314,656.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,314,656.03/9,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.14

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