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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.88, 13,581.32 and 4,893.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.88, 13,581.32 and 4,893.72 is: 7,335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.88 : 13,581.32 = 4,893.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.88/13,581.32 = 4,893.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.88x = 13,581.32 × 4,893.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.88x = 66,463,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,463,177.31/9,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.99

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