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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.77, 13,589.05 and 2,485.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.77, 13,589.05 and 2,485.41 is: 3,727.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.77 : 13,589.05 = 2,485.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.77/13,589.05 = 2,485.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.77x = 13,589.05 × 2,485.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.77x = 33,774,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,774,308.25/9,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.94

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