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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.41, 13,586.46 and 3,507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.41, 13,586.46 and 3,507.96 is: 5,261.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.41 : 13,586.46 = 3,507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.41/13,586.46 = 3,507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.41x = 13,586.46 × 3,507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.41x = 47,660,758.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,660,758.22/9,058.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.49

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