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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.54, 12,864.91 and 5,073.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.54, 12,864.91 and 5,073.68 is: 7,001.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.54 : 12,864.91 = 5,073.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.54/12,864.91 = 5,073.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.54x = 12,864.91 × 5,073.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.54x = 65,272,436.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,272,436.57/9,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.57

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