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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.70, 12,504.08 and 5,707.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.70, 12,504.08 and 5,707.13 is: 7,877.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.70 : 12,504.08 = 5,707.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.70/12,504.08 = 5,707.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.70x = 12,504.08 × 5,707.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.70x = 71,362,361.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,362,361.84/9,058.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,877.77

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