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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492.24, 13,090.54 and 5,902.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492.24, 13,090.54 and 5,902.59 is: 8,140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492.24 : 13,090.54 = 5,902.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492.24/13,090.54 = 5,902.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492.24x = 13,090.54 × 5,902.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492.24x = 77,268,138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,268,138.04/9,492.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.14

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