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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.84, 13,588.20 and 2,396.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.84, 13,588.20 and 2,396.40 is: 3,594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.84 : 13,588.20 = 2,396.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.84/13,588.20 = 2,396.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.84x = 13,588.20 × 2,396.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.84x = 32,562,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,562,762.48/9,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.19

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