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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.72, 12,439.14 and 7,446.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.72, 12,439.14 and 7,446.23 is: 10,254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.72 : 12,439.14 = 7,446.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.72/12,439.14 = 7,446.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.72x = 12,439.14 × 7,446.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.72x = 92,624,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,624,697.44/9,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,254.35

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