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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492.65, 13,099.52 and 5,243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492.65, 13,099.52 and 5,243.65 is: 7,236.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492.65 : 13,099.52 = 5,243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492.65/13,099.52 = 5,243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492.65x = 13,099.52 × 5,243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492.65x = 68,689,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,689,206.33/9,492.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.04

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