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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.35, 13,791.36 and 5,960.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.35, 13,791.36 and 5,960.17 is: 8,226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.35 : 13,791.36 = 5,960.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.35/13,791.36 = 5,960.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.35x = 13,791.36 × 5,960.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.35x = 82,198,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,198,850.13/9,992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,226.18

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