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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.68, 13,590.54 and 3,215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.68, 13,590.54 and 3,215.88 is: 4,824.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.68 : 13,590.54 = 3,215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.68/13,590.54 = 3,215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.68x = 13,590.54 × 3,215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.68x = 43,705,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,705,545.78/9,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,824.71

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