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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,058.98, 12,502.43 and 6,033.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,058.98, 12,502.43 and 6,033.93 is: 8,327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,058.98 : 12,502.43 = 6,033.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,058.98/12,502.43 = 6,033.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,058.98x = 12,502.43 × 6,033.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,058.98x = 75,438,787.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,438,787.45/9,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.51

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