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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.27, 13,779.10 and 3,992.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.27, 13,779.10 and 3,992.15 is: 5,988.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.27 : 13,779.10 = 3,992.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.27/13,779.10 = 3,992.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.27x = 13,779.10 × 3,992.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.27x = 55,008,234.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,008,234.07/9,186.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,988.09

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