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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.96, 13,592.78 and 3,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.96, 13,592.78 and 3,217.08 is: 4,826.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.96 : 13,592.78 = 3,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.96/13,592.78 = 3,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.96x = 13,592.78 × 3,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.96x = 43,729,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,729,060.68/9,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.10

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