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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.69, 12,502.35 and 5,522.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.69, 12,502.35 and 5,522.90 is: 7,621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.69 : 12,502.35 = 5,522.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.69/12,502.35 = 5,522.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.69x = 12,502.35 × 5,522.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.69x = 69,049,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,049,228.82/9,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,621.59

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