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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.44, 13,589.40 and 3,217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.44, 13,589.40 and 3,217.68 is: 4,825.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.44 : 13,589.40 = 3,217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.44/13,589.40 = 3,217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.44x = 13,589.40 × 3,217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.44x = 43,726,340.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,726,340.59/9,061.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.54

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