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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.95, 13,589.78 and 3,215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.95, 13,589.78 and 3,215.07 is: 4,823.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.95 : 13,589.78 = 3,215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.95/13,589.78 = 3,215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.95x = 13,589.78 × 3,215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.95x = 43,692,077.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,692,077.91/9,058.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.08

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