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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.62, 13,590.08 and 3,218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.62, 13,590.08 and 3,218.33 is: 4,828.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.62 : 13,590.08 = 3,218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.62/13,590.08 = 3,218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.62x = 13,590.08 × 3,218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.62x = 43,737,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,737,392.12/9,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.79

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