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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.08, 12,866.26 and 5,131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.08, 12,866.26 and 5,131.48 is: 7,081.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.08 : 12,866.26 = 5,131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.08/12,866.26 = 5,131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.08x = 12,866.26 × 5,131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.08x = 66,022,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,022,955.86/9,323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,081.67

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