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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.61, 13,588.70 and 3,215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.61, 13,588.70 and 3,215.46 is: 4,822.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.61 : 13,588.70 = 3,215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.61/13,588.70 = 3,215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.61x = 13,588.70 × 3,215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.61x = 43,693,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,693,905.22/9,059.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.93

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