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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.92, 14,137.08 and 5,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.92, 14,137.08 and 5,272.76 is: 7,902.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.92 : 14,137.08 = 5,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.92/14,137.08 = 5,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.92x = 14,137.08 × 5,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.92x = 74,541,429.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,541,429.94/9,432.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.26

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