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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.70, 13,581.21 and 5,939.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.70, 13,581.21 and 5,939.49 is: 8,904.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.70 : 13,581.21 = 5,939.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.70/13,581.21 = 5,939.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.70x = 13,581.21 × 5,939.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.70x = 80,665,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,665,460.98/9,058.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,904.75

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