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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.89, 12,764.76 and 5,058.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.89, 12,764.76 and 5,058.14 is: 6,980.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.89 : 12,764.76 = 5,058.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.89/12,764.76 = 5,058.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.89x = 12,764.76 × 5,058.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.89x = 64,565,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,565,879.32/9,249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,980.18

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