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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.69, 13,591.44 and 3,218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.69, 13,591.44 and 3,218.16 is: 4,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.69 : 13,591.44 = 3,218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.69/13,591.44 = 3,218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.69x = 13,591.44 × 3,218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.69x = 43,739,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,739,428.55/9,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.38

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