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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.35, 12,502.02 and 5,080.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.35, 12,502.02 and 5,080.44 is: 7,011.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.35 : 12,502.02 = 5,080.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.35/12,502.02 = 5,080.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.35x = 12,502.02 × 5,080.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.35x = 63,515,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,515,762.49/9,058.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.85

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