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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.17, 13,237.43 and 5,343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.17, 13,237.43 and 5,343.52 is: 7,374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.17 : 13,237.43 = 5,343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.17/13,237.43 = 5,343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.17x = 13,237.43 × 5,343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.17x = 70,734,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,734,445.24/9,592.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.18

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