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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.13, 12,866.19 and 5,131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.13, 12,866.19 and 5,131.38 is: 7,081.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.13 : 12,866.19 = 5,131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.13/12,866.19 = 5,131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.13x = 12,866.19 × 5,131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.13x = 66,021,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,021,245.71/9,323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,081.45

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