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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.83, 13,598.31 and 3,221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.83, 13,598.31 and 3,221.03 is: 4,832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.83 : 13,598.31 = 3,221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.83/13,598.31 = 3,221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.83x = 13,598.31 × 3,221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.83x = 43,800,496.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,800,496.47/9,063.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.45

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