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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.77, 13,587.19 and 2,484.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.77, 13,587.19 and 2,484.39 is: 3,725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.77 : 13,587.19 = 2,484.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.77/13,587.19 = 2,484.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.77x = 13,587.19 × 2,484.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.77x = 33,755,878.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,755,878.96/9,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.91

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