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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.76, 13,237.98 and 5,343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.76, 13,237.98 and 5,343.88 is: 7,374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.76 : 13,237.98 = 5,343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.76/13,237.98 = 5,343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.76x = 13,237.98 × 5,343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.76x = 70,742,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,742,083.65/9,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.53

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