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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.69, 13,572.31 and 4,901.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.69, 13,572.31 and 4,901.57 is: 7,343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.69 : 13,572.31 = 4,901.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.69/13,572.31 = 4,901.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.69x = 13,572.31 × 4,901.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.69x = 66,525,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,525,627.53/9,058.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,343.85

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