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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058, 13,586.95 and 5,501.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058, 13,586.95 and 5,501.02 is: 8,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058 : 13,586.95 = 5,501.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058/13,586.95 = 5,501.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058x = 13,586.95 × 5,501.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058x = 74,742,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,742,083.69/9,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,251.50

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