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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.48, 13,591.32 and 3,215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.48, 13,591.32 and 3,215.68 is: 4,824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.48 : 13,591.32 = 3,215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.48/13,591.32 = 3,215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.48x = 13,591.32 × 3,215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.48x = 43,705,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,705,335.90/9,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,824.80

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