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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.50, 13,594.55 and 3,223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.50, 13,594.55 and 3,223.74 is: 4,832.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.50 : 13,594.55 = 3,223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.50/13,594.55 = 3,223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.50x = 13,594.55 × 3,223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.50x = 43,825,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,825,278.50/9,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.69

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