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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.28, 12,864.72 and 5,130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.28, 12,864.72 and 5,130.50 is: 7,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.28 : 12,864.72 = 5,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.28/12,864.72 = 5,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.28x = 12,864.72 × 5,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.28x = 66,002,445.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,002,445.96/9,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.08

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