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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.80, 13,592.48 and 3,220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.80, 13,592.48 and 3,220.56 is: 4,829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.80 : 13,592.48 = 3,220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.80/13,592.48 = 3,220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.80x = 13,592.48 × 3,220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.80x = 43,775,397.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,775,397.39/9,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.16

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