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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.71, 13,587.10 and 2,484.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.71, 13,587.10 and 2,484.33 is: 3,725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.71 : 13,587.10 = 2,484.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.71/13,587.10 = 2,484.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.71x = 13,587.10 × 2,484.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.71x = 33,754,833.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,754,833.93/9,059.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.82

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