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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,927.59, 13,698.94 and 5,892.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,927.59, 13,698.94 and 5,892.98 is: 8,131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,927.59 : 13,698.94 = 5,892.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,927.59/13,698.94 = 5,892.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,927.59x = 13,698.94 × 5,892.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,927.59x = 80,727,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,727,549.98/9,927.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.64

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