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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,192.82, 13,787.97 and 3,998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,192.82, 13,787.97 and 3,998.02 is: 5,996.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,192.82 : 13,787.97 = 3,998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,192.82/13,787.97 = 3,998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,192.82x = 13,787.97 × 3,998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,192.82x = 55,124,579.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,124,579.82/9,192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.48

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