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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.44, 13,580.52 and 3,212.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.44, 13,580.52 and 3,212.86 is: 4,816.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.44 : 13,580.52 = 3,212.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.44/13,580.52 = 3,212.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.44x = 13,580.52 × 3,212.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.44x = 43,632,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,632,309.49/9,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,816.23

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