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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.96, 13,585.62 and 3,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.96, 13,585.62 and 3,863 is: 5,792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.96 : 13,585.62 = 3,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.96/13,585.62 = 3,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.96x = 13,585.62 × 3,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.96x = 52,481,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,481,250.06/9,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,792.66

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