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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.88, 12,488.52 and 7,459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.88, 12,488.52 and 7,459.96 is: 10,284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.88 : 12,488.52 = 7,459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.88/12,488.52 = 7,459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.88x = 12,488.52 × 7,459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.88x = 93,163,859.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,163,859.66/9,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,284.26

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