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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.64, 12,496.30 and 6,038.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.64, 12,496.30 and 6,038.96 is: 8,330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.64 : 12,496.30 = 6,038.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.64/12,496.30 = 6,038.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.64x = 12,496.30 × 6,038.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.64x = 75,464,655.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,464,655.85/9,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.68

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