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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.34, 13,583.57 and 3,213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.34, 13,583.57 and 3,213.27 is: 4,819.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.34 : 13,583.57 = 3,213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.34/13,583.57 = 3,213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.34x = 13,583.57 × 3,213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.34x = 43,647,661.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,647,661.91/9,056.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,819.57

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