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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.96, 12,501.48 and 5,473.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.96, 12,501.48 and 5,473.41 is: 7,553.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.96 : 12,501.48 = 5,473.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.96/12,501.48 = 5,473.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.96x = 12,501.48 × 5,473.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.96x = 68,425,769.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,425,769.61/9,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.38

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