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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.08, 13,238.28 and 5,815.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.08, 13,238.28 and 5,815.86 is: 8,026.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.08 : 13,238.28 = 5,815.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.08/13,238.28 = 5,815.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.08x = 13,238.28 × 5,815.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.08x = 76,991,983.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,991,983.12/9,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.62

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