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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.52, 12,499.62 and 5,079.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.52, 12,499.62 and 5,079.62 is: 7,009.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.52 : 12,499.62 = 5,079.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.52/12,499.62 = 5,079.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.52x = 12,499.62 × 5,079.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.52x = 63,493,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,493,319.74/9,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.24

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