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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.72, 13,593.21 and 4,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.72, 13,593.21 and 4,131.68 is: 6,199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.72 : 13,593.21 = 4,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.72/13,593.21 = 4,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.72x = 13,593.21 × 4,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.72x = 56,162,793.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,162,793.89/9,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.18

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