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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.21, 13,592.36 and 3,216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.21, 13,592.36 and 3,216.82 is: 4,825.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.21 : 13,592.36 = 3,216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.21/13,592.36 = 3,216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.21x = 13,592.36 × 3,216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.21x = 43,724,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,724,175.50/9,060.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.96

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