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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.26, 12,864.47 and 5,073.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.26, 12,864.47 and 5,073.40 is: 7,001.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.26 : 12,864.47 = 5,073.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.26/12,864.47 = 5,073.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.26x = 12,864.47 × 5,073.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.26x = 65,266,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,266,621.35/9,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.16

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