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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,692.91, 13,377.47 and 5,915.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,692.91, 13,377.47 and 5,915.27 is: 8,163.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,692.91 : 13,377.47 = 5,915.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,692.91/13,377.47 = 5,915.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,692.91x = 13,377.47 × 5,915.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,692.91x = 79,131,350.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,131,350.83/9,692.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,163.84

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