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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.21, 13,589.36 and 3,214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.21, 13,589.36 and 3,214.82 is: 4,822.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.21 : 13,589.36 = 3,214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.21/13,589.36 = 3,214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.21x = 13,589.36 × 3,214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.21x = 43,687,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,687,346.32/9,058.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.96

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