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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.26, 13,237.28 and 5,343.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.26, 13,237.28 and 5,343.37 is: 7,373.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.26 : 13,237.28 = 5,343.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.26/13,237.28 = 5,343.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.26x = 13,237.28 × 5,343.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.26x = 70,731,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,731,749.58/9,592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,373.83

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