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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.52, 13,677.90 and 5,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.52, 13,677.90 and 5,932.72 is: 8,186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.52 : 13,677.90 = 5,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.52/13,677.90 = 5,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.52x = 13,677.90 × 5,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.52x = 81,147,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,147,150.89/9,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,186.33

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