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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.56, 12,864.93 and 5,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.56, 12,864.93 and 5,073.52 is: 7,001.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.56 : 12,864.93 = 5,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.56/12,864.93 = 5,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.56x = 12,864.93 × 5,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.56x = 65,270,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,270,479.65/9,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.35

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