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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.59, 13,233.09 and 8,263.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.59, 13,233.09 and 8,263.99 is: 11,400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.59 : 13,233.09 = 8,263.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.59/13,233.09 = 8,263.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.59x = 13,233.09 × 8,263.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.59x = 109,358,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,358,123.43/9,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,400.27

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