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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.61, 13,595.04 and 3,218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.61, 13,595.04 and 3,218.67 is: 4,828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.61 : 13,595.04 = 3,218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.61/13,595.04 = 3,218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.61x = 13,595.04 × 3,218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.61x = 43,757,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,757,947.40/9,061.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.94

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