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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.59, 13,236.93 and 5,343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.59, 13,236.93 and 5,343.92 is: 7,374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.59 : 13,236.93 = 5,343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.59/13,236.93 = 5,343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.59x = 13,236.93 × 5,343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.59x = 70,737,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,737,028.78/9,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.13

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