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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.95, 13,590.99 and 3,216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.95, 13,590.99 and 3,216.15 is: 4,825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.95 : 13,590.99 = 3,216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.95/13,590.99 = 3,216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.95x = 13,590.99 × 3,216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.95x = 43,710,662.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,710,662.49/9,058.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.14

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