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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.83, 13,589.84 and 2,486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.83, 13,589.84 and 2,486.02 is: 3,729.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.83 : 13,589.84 = 2,486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.83/13,589.84 = 2,486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.83x = 13,589.84 × 2,486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.83x = 33,784,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,784,614.04/9,059.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.06

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