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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.44, 13,149.88 and 5,992.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.44, 13,149.88 and 5,992.22 is: 8,272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.44 : 13,149.88 = 5,992.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.44/13,149.88 = 5,992.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.44x = 13,149.88 × 5,992.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.44x = 78,796,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,796,973.93/9,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.27

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