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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.97, 12,507.51 and 5,661.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.97, 12,507.51 and 5,661.17 is: 7,816.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.97 : 12,507.51 = 5,661.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.97/12,507.51 = 5,661.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.97x = 12,507.51 × 5,661.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.97x = 70,807,077.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,807,077.85/9,058.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,816.24

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