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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,158.88, 13,728.22 and 5,992.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,158.88, 13,728.22 and 5,992.52 is: 8,982.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,158.88 : 13,728.22 = 5,992.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,158.88/13,728.22 = 5,992.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,158.88x = 13,728.22 × 5,992.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,158.88x = 82,266,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,266,549.29/9,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.16

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