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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.62, 12,507.99 and 5,873.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.62, 12,507.99 and 5,873.43 is: 8,109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.62 : 12,507.99 = 5,873.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.62/12,507.99 = 5,873.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.62x = 12,507.99 × 5,873.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.62x = 73,464,803.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,464,803.71/9,058.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,109.93

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