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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.02, 12,867.18 and 5,132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.02, 12,867.18 and 5,132.28 is: 7,082.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.02 : 12,867.18 = 5,132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.02/12,867.18 = 5,132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.02x = 12,867.18 × 5,132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.02x = 66,037,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,037,970.57/9,324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.56

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