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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.51, 12,944.52 and 7,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.51, 12,944.52 and 7,273.44 is: 10,045.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.51 : 12,944.52 = 7,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.51/12,944.52 = 7,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.51x = 12,944.52 × 7,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.51x = 94,151,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,151,189.55/9,372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.46

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