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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.56, 12,866.52 and 5,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.56, 12,866.52 and 5,074.60 is: 7,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.56 : 12,866.52 = 5,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.56/12,866.52 = 5,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.56x = 12,866.52 × 5,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.56x = 65,292,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,292,442.39/9,323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.95

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