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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.39, 13,718.51 and 5,988.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.39, 13,718.51 and 5,988.52 is: 8,976.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.39 : 13,718.51 = 5,988.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.39/13,718.51 = 5,988.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.39x = 13,718.51 × 5,988.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.39x = 82,153,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,153,653.44/9,152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,976.19

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