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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.32, 12,932.46 and 5,595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.32, 12,932.46 and 5,595.12 is: 7,722.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.32 : 12,932.46 = 5,595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.32/12,932.46 = 5,595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.32x = 12,932.46 × 5,595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.32x = 72,358,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,358,665.60/9,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.94

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