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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.75, 13,595.63 and 3,220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.75, 13,595.63 and 3,220.59 is: 4,830.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.75 : 13,595.63 = 3,220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.75/13,595.63 = 3,220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.75x = 13,595.63 × 3,220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.75x = 43,785,933.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,785,933.92/9,063.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.89

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