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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.28, 12,866.13 and 5,131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.28, 12,866.13 and 5,131.50 is: 7,081.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.28 : 12,866.13 = 5,131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.28/12,866.13 = 5,131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.28x = 12,866.13 × 5,131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.28x = 66,022,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,022,546.10/9,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,081.47

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