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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.44, 12,866.68 and 5,132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.44, 12,866.68 and 5,132.08 is: 7,082.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.44 : 12,866.68 = 5,132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.44/12,866.68 = 5,132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.44x = 12,866.68 × 5,132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.44x = 66,032,831.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,032,831.09/9,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.45

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