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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.88, 12,482.84 and 6,536.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.88, 12,482.84 and 6,536.54 is: 9,007.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.88 : 12,482.84 = 6,536.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.88/12,482.84 = 6,536.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.88x = 12,482.84 × 6,536.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.88x = 81,594,582.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,594,582.97/9,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.14

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