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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.17, 12,932.06 and 5,392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.17, 12,932.06 and 5,392.44 is: 7,440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.17 : 12,932.06 = 5,392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.17/12,932.06 = 5,392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.17x = 12,932.06 × 5,392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.17x = 69,735,330.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,735,330.66/9,372.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.68

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