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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.86, 13,599.92 and 3,221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.86, 13,599.92 and 3,221.92 is: 4,833.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.86 : 13,599.92 = 3,221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.86/13,599.92 = 3,221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.86x = 13,599.92 × 3,221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.86x = 43,817,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,817,854.25/9,064.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.81

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