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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.22, 13,587.33 and 5,979.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.22, 13,587.33 and 5,979.50 is: 8,969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.22 : 13,587.33 = 5,979.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.22/13,587.33 = 5,979.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.22x = 13,587.33 × 5,979.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.22x = 81,245,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,245,439.74/9,058.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,969.25

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