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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.94, 13,591.98 and 3,216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.94, 13,591.98 and 3,216.54 is: 4,825.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.94 : 13,591.98 = 3,216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.94/13,591.98 = 3,216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.94x = 13,591.98 × 3,216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.94x = 43,719,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,719,147.35/9,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.54

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