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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.58, 13,589.21 and 3,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.58, 13,589.21 and 3,214.70 is: 4,822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.58 : 13,589.21 = 3,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.58/13,589.21 = 3,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.58x = 13,589.21 × 3,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.58x = 43,685,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,685,173.48/9,058.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.52

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