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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.21, 13,237.61 and 5,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.21, 13,237.61 and 5,285.48 is: 7,294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.21 : 13,237.61 = 5,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.21/13,237.61 = 5,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.21x = 13,237.61 × 5,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.21x = 69,967,122.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,967,122.90/9,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,294.16

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