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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.88, 12,501.58 and 5,281.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.88, 12,501.58 and 5,281.41 is: 7,288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.88 : 12,501.58 = 5,281.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.88/12,501.58 = 5,281.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.88x = 12,501.58 × 5,281.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.88x = 66,025,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,025,956.42/9,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,288.53

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