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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.06, 12,863.07 and 5,129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.06, 12,863.07 and 5,129.31 is: 7,078.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.06 : 12,863.07 = 5,129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.06/12,863.07 = 5,129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.06x = 12,863.07 × 5,129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.06x = 65,978,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,978,673.58/9,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.45

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