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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.58, 12,765.29 and 5,058.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.58, 12,765.29 and 5,058.46 is: 6,981.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.58 : 12,765.29 = 5,058.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.58/12,765.29 = 5,058.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.58x = 12,765.29 × 5,058.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.58x = 64,572,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,572,708.85/9,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.15

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