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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.82, 13,587.48 and 3,214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.82, 13,587.48 and 3,214.02 is: 4,821.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.82 : 13,587.48 = 3,214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.82/13,587.48 = 3,214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.82x = 13,587.48 × 3,214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.82x = 43,670,432.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,670,432.47/9,056.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,821.83

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