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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.58, 13,237.71 and 5,612.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.58, 13,237.71 and 5,612.91 is: 7,745.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.58 : 13,237.71 = 5,612.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.58/13,237.71 = 5,612.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.58x = 13,237.71 × 5,612.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.58x = 74,302,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,302,074.84/9,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.79

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