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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.08, 13,594 and 3,217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.08, 13,594 and 3,217.32 is: 4,826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.08 : 13,594 = 3,217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.08/13,594 = 3,217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.08x = 13,594 × 3,217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.08x = 43,736,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,736,248.08/9,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.29

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