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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.08, 13,236.94 and 5,343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.08, 13,236.94 and 5,343.02 is: 7,373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.08 : 13,236.94 = 5,343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.08/13,236.94 = 5,343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.08x = 13,236.94 × 5,343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.08x = 70,725,235.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,725,235.16/9,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,373.29

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