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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.59, 13,608.63 and 5,363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.59, 13,608.63 and 5,363.37 is: 8,057.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.59 : 13,608.63 = 5,363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.59/13,608.63 = 5,363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.59x = 13,608.63 × 5,363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.59x = 72,988,117.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,988,117.88/9,058.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.34

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