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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.34, 13,586.56 and 3,215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.34, 13,586.56 and 3,215.28 is: 4,822.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.34 : 13,586.56 = 3,215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.34/13,586.56 = 3,215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.34x = 13,586.56 × 3,215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.34x = 43,684,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,684,594.64/9,058.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.58

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