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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.51, 12,865.34 and 5,073.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.51, 12,865.34 and 5,073.85 is: 7,002.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.51 : 12,865.34 = 5,073.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.51/12,865.34 = 5,073.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.51x = 12,865.34 × 5,073.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.51x = 65,276,715.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,276,715.66/9,322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.05

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