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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.62, 12,506.66 and 7,383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.62, 12,506.66 and 7,383.98 is: 10,194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.62 : 12,506.66 = 7,383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.62/12,506.66 = 7,383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.62x = 12,506.66 × 7,383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.62x = 92,348,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,348,827.85/9,058.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.58

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