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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,102.52, 13,672.46 and 5,986.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,102.52, 13,672.46 and 5,986.95 is: 8,992.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,102.52 : 13,672.46 = 5,986.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,102.52/13,672.46 = 5,986.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,102.52x = 13,672.46 × 5,986.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,102.52x = 81,856,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,856,334.40/9,102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.71

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