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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.01, 12,866.14 and 5,966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.01, 12,866.14 and 5,966.25 is: 8,234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.01 : 12,866.14 = 5,966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.01/12,866.14 = 5,966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.01x = 12,866.14 × 5,966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.01x = 76,762,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,762,543.44/9,322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,234.55

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