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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.04, 12,867.54 and 5,132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.04, 12,867.54 and 5,132.68 is: 7,083.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.04 : 12,867.54 = 5,132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.04/12,867.54 = 5,132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.04x = 12,867.54 × 5,132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.04x = 66,044,965.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,044,965.21/9,324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.30

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