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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.67, 13,238.12 and 5,344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.67, 13,238.12 and 5,344.02 is: 7,374.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.67 : 13,238.12 = 5,344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.67/13,238.12 = 5,344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.67x = 13,238.12 × 5,344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.67x = 70,744,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,744,751.32/9,592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.87

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