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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.47, 13,591.61 and 4,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.47, 13,591.61 and 4,901.40 is: 7,354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.47 : 13,591.61 = 4,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.47/13,591.61 = 4,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.47x = 13,591.61 × 4,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.47x = 66,617,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,617,917.25/9,058.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.21

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