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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.66, 13,793.92 and 6,017.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.66, 13,793.92 and 6,017.18 is: 8,306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.66 : 13,793.92 = 6,017.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.66/13,793.92 = 6,017.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.66x = 13,793.92 × 6,017.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.66x = 83,000,499.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,000,499.55/9,992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.15

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