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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.35, 13,718.44 and 5,988.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.35, 13,718.44 and 5,988.48 is: 8,976.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.35 : 13,718.44 = 5,988.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.35/13,718.44 = 5,988.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.35x = 13,718.44 × 5,988.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.35x = 82,152,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,152,603.57/9,152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,976.12

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