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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.73, 13,587.35 and 2,485.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.73, 13,587.35 and 2,485.59 is: 3,727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.73 : 13,587.35 = 2,485.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.73/13,587.35 = 2,485.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.73x = 13,587.35 × 2,485.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.73x = 33,772,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,772,568.86/9,059.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.77

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