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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.77, 13,237.13 and 5,343.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.77, 13,237.13 and 5,343.41 is: 7,373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.77 : 13,237.13 = 5,343.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.77/13,237.13 = 5,343.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.77x = 13,237.13 × 5,343.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.77x = 70,731,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,731,319.91/9,592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,373.40

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