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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.68, 14,057.55 and 3,132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.68, 14,057.55 and 3,132.64 is: 4,698.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.68 : 14,057.55 = 3,132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.68/14,057.55 = 3,132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.68x = 14,057.55 × 3,132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.68x = 44,037,261.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037,261.00/9,372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.47

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