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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.63, 12,866.81 and 5,131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.63, 12,866.81 and 5,131.88 is: 7,082.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.63 : 12,866.81 = 5,131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.63/12,866.81 = 5,131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.63x = 12,866.81 × 5,131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.63x = 66,030,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,030,924.90/9,323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.10

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