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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.90, 13,584.65 and 3,217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.90, 13,584.65 and 3,217.14 is: 4,822.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.90 : 13,584.65 = 3,217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.90/13,584.65 = 3,217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.90x = 13,584.65 × 3,217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.90x = 43,703,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,703,704.82/9,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.80

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