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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.43, 13,237.22 and 5,399.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.43, 13,237.22 and 5,399.87 is: 7,451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.43 : 13,237.22 = 5,399.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.43/13,237.22 = 5,399.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.43x = 13,237.22 × 5,399.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.43x = 71,479,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,479,173.98/9,592.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,451.63

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