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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.74, 13,236.66 and 5,401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.74, 13,236.66 and 5,401.08 is: 7,452.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.74 : 13,236.66 = 5,401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.74/13,236.66 = 5,401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.74x = 13,236.66 × 5,401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.74x = 71,492,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,492,259.59/9,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,452.75

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