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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.51, 12,866.44 and 5,131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.51, 12,866.44 and 5,131.76 is: 7,081.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.51 : 12,866.44 = 5,131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.51/12,866.44 = 5,131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.51x = 12,866.44 × 5,131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.51x = 66,027,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,027,465.21/9,323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,081.83

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