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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.08, 13,588 and 3,213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.08, 13,588 and 3,213.32 is: 4,820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.08 : 13,588 = 3,213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.08/13,588 = 3,213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.08x = 13,588 × 3,213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.08x = 43,662,592.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,662,592.16/9,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.29

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