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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.89, 12,501.51 and 5,079.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.89, 12,501.51 and 5,079.92 is: 7,010.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.89 : 12,501.51 = 5,079.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.89/12,501.51 = 5,079.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.89x = 12,501.51 × 5,079.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.89x = 63,506,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,506,608.17/9,058.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.42

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