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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.06, 13,586.67 and 3,214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.06, 13,586.67 and 3,214.26 is: 4,821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.06 : 13,586.67 = 3,214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.06/13,586.67 = 3,214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.06x = 13,586.67 × 3,214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.06x = 43,671,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,671,089.91/9,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,821.77

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