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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058, 13,591.12 and 5,367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058, 13,591.12 and 5,367.52 is: 8,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058 : 13,591.12 = 5,367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058/13,591.12 = 5,367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058x = 13,591.12 × 5,367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058x = 72,950,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,950,608.42/9,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.72

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