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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.72, 13,017.48 and 5,241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.72, 13,017.48 and 5,241.36 is: 7,233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.72 : 13,017.48 = 5,241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.72/13,017.48 = 5,241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.72x = 13,017.48 × 5,241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.72x = 68,229,298.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,229,298.97/9,432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.26

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