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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.96, 13,593.87 and 4,902.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.96, 13,593.87 and 4,902.89 is: 7,356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.96 : 13,593.87 = 4,902.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.96/13,593.87 = 4,902.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.96x = 13,593.87 × 4,902.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.96x = 66,649,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,649,249.28/9,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.46

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