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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.96, 12,501.03 and 5,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.96, 12,501.03 and 5,282.20 is: 7,289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.96 : 12,501.03 = 5,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.96/12,501.03 = 5,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.96x = 12,501.03 × 5,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.96x = 66,032,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,032,940.67/9,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.24

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