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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.13, 13,728.60 and 5,992.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.13, 13,728.60 and 5,992.76 is: 8,982.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.13 : 13,728.60 = 5,992.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.13/13,728.60 = 5,992.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.13x = 13,728.60 × 5,992.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.13x = 82,272,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,272,204.94/9,159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.53

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