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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.58, 13,622.99 and 4,407.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.58, 13,622.99 and 4,407.21 is: 6,607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.58 : 13,622.99 = 4,407.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.58/13,622.99 = 4,407.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.58x = 13,622.99 × 4,407.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.58x = 60,039,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,039,355.72/9,086.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.48

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