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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.50, 13,590.84 and 3,217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.50, 13,590.84 and 3,217.34 is: 4,826.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.50 : 13,590.84 = 3,217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.50/13,590.84 = 3,217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.50x = 13,590.84 × 3,217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.50x = 43,726,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,726,353.17/9,060.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.04

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