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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,384.81, 12,936.15 and 7,392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,384.81, 12,936.15 and 7,392.21 is: 10,189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,384.81 : 12,936.15 = 7,392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,384.81/12,936.15 = 7,392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,384.81x = 12,936.15 × 7,392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,384.81x = 95,626,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,626,737.39/9,384.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.52

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