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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.79, 12,866.83 and 5,132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.79, 12,866.83 and 5,132.04 is: 7,082.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.79 : 12,866.83 = 5,132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.79/12,866.83 = 5,132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.79x = 12,866.83 × 5,132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.79x = 66,033,097.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,033,097.53/9,323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.21

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