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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.80, 13,237.83 and 5,343.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.80, 13,237.83 and 5,343.87 is: 7,374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.80 : 13,237.83 = 5,343.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.80/13,237.83 = 5,343.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.80x = 13,237.83 × 5,343.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.80x = 70,741,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,741,292.24/9,592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.42

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