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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.46, 13,594.12 and 2,821.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.46, 13,594.12 and 2,821.32 is: 4,232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.46 : 13,594.12 = 2,821.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.46/13,594.12 = 2,821.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.46x = 13,594.12 × 2,821.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.46x = 38,353,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,353,362.64/9,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.58

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