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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.44, 13,702.44 and 4,972.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.44, 13,702.44 and 4,972.32 is: 7,459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.44 : 13,702.44 = 4,972.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.44/13,702.44 = 4,972.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.44x = 13,702.44 × 4,972.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.44x = 68,132,916.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,132,916.46/9,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,459.72

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