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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.24, 12,932.73 and 5,392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.24, 12,932.73 and 5,392.58 is: 7,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.24 : 12,932.73 = 5,392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.24/12,932.73 = 5,392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.24x = 12,932.73 × 5,392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.24x = 69,740,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,740,716.48/9,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.20

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