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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.82, 12,866.87 and 5,132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.82, 12,866.87 and 5,132.07 is: 7,082.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.82 : 12,866.87 = 5,132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.82/12,866.87 = 5,132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.82x = 12,866.87 × 5,132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.82x = 66,033,651.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,033,651.86/9,323.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.25

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