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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.25, 12,863.33 and 5,129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.25, 12,863.33 and 5,129.50 is: 7,078.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.25 : 12,863.33 = 5,129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.25/12,863.33 = 5,129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.25x = 12,863.33 × 5,129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.25x = 65,982,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,982,451.24/9,321.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.71

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