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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.28, 12,999.72 and 7,201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.28, 12,999.72 and 7,201.20 is: 9,913.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.28 : 12,999.72 = 7,201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.28/12,999.72 = 7,201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.28x = 12,999.72 × 7,201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.28x = 93,613,583.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,613,583.66/9,443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,913.25

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