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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.72, 13,588.14 and 2,903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.72, 13,588.14 and 2,903.72 is: 4,355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.72 : 13,588.14 = 2,903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.72/13,588.14 = 2,903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.72x = 13,588.14 × 2,903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.72x = 39,456,153.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,456,153.88/9,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.12

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