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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.91, 13,591.70 and 3,216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.91, 13,591.70 and 3,216.98 is: 4,826.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.91 : 13,591.70 = 3,216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.91/13,591.70 = 3,216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.91x = 13,591.70 × 3,216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.91x = 43,724,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,724,143.02/9,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.11

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