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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.30, 13,584.24 and 3,215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.30, 13,584.24 and 3,215.06 is: 4,820.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.30 : 13,584.24 = 3,215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.30/13,584.24 = 3,215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.30x = 13,584.24 × 3,215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.30x = 43,674,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,674,146.65/9,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.92

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