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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.13, 13,727.10 and 5,991.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.13, 13,727.10 and 5,991.76 is: 8,981.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.13 : 13,727.10 = 5,991.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.13/13,727.10 = 5,991.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.13x = 13,727.10 × 5,991.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.13x = 82,249,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,249,483.39/9,158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.04

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