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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.02, 13,237.20 and 5,814.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.02, 13,237.20 and 5,814.45 is: 8,024.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.02 : 13,237.20 = 5,814.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.02/13,237.20 = 5,814.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.02x = 13,237.20 × 5,814.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.02x = 76,967,037.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,967,037.54/9,592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,024.07

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