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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.32, 14,056.56 and 3,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.32, 14,056.56 and 3,132.80 is: 4,698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.32 : 14,056.56 = 3,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.32/14,056.56 = 3,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.32x = 14,056.56 × 3,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.32x = 44,036,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036,391.17/9,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.56

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