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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.30, 13,585.74 and 3,216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.30, 13,585.74 and 3,216.06 is: 4,822.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.30 : 13,585.74 = 3,216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.30/13,585.74 = 3,216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.30x = 13,585.74 × 3,216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.30x = 43,692,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,692,554.98/9,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.42

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