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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.92, 12,866.76 and 5,132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.92, 12,866.76 and 5,132.14 is: 7,082.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.92 : 12,866.76 = 5,132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.92/12,866.76 = 5,132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.92x = 12,866.76 × 5,132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.92x = 66,034,013.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,034,013.67/9,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.22

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