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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.70, 13,590.90 and 3,215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.70, 13,590.90 and 3,215.82 is: 4,824.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.70 : 13,590.90 = 3,215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.70/13,590.90 = 3,215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.70x = 13,590.90 × 3,215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.70x = 43,705,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,705,888.04/9,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,824.21

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