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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.96, 13,588.65 and 5,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.96, 13,588.65 and 5,958.76 is: 8,938.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.96 : 13,588.65 = 5,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.96/13,588.65 = 5,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.96x = 13,588.65 × 5,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.96x = 80,971,504.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,971,504.07/9,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,938.28

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