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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.92, 12,865.38 and 5,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.92, 12,865.38 and 5,131.14 is: 7,080.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.92 : 12,865.38 = 5,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.92/12,865.38 = 5,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.92x = 12,865.38 × 5,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.92x = 66,014,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,014,065.93/9,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.84

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