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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.44, 13,237.20 and 5,343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.44, 13,237.20 and 5,343.72 is: 7,374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.44 : 13,237.20 = 5,343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.44/13,237.20 = 5,343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.44x = 13,237.20 × 5,343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.44x = 70,735,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,735,890.38/9,592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.13

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