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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.34, 13,237.82 and 5,343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.34, 13,237.82 and 5,343.64 is: 7,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.34 : 13,237.82 = 5,343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.34/13,237.82 = 5,343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.34x = 13,237.82 × 5,343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.34x = 70,738,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,738,144.46/9,592.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.44

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