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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.44, 12,932.52 and 5,392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.44, 12,932.52 and 5,392.48 is: 7,441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.44 : 12,932.52 = 5,392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.44/12,932.52 = 5,392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.44x = 12,932.52 × 5,392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.44x = 69,738,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,738,355.45/9,371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.58

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