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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.80, 13,593.84 and 4,130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.80, 13,593.84 and 4,130.86 is: 6,198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.80 : 13,593.84 = 4,130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.80/13,593.84 = 4,130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.80x = 13,593.84 × 4,130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.80x = 56,154,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,154,249.90/9,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.18

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