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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.89, 13,727.53 and 4,993.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.89, 13,727.53 and 4,993.65 is: 7,483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.89 : 13,727.53 = 4,993.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.89/13,727.53 = 4,993.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.89x = 13,727.53 × 4,993.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.89x = 68,550,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,550,458.34/9,159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,483.77

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