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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.06, 12,867.22 and 5,132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.06, 12,867.22 and 5,132.31 is: 7,082.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.06 : 12,867.22 = 5,132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.06/12,867.22 = 5,132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.06x = 12,867.22 × 5,132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.06x = 66,038,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,038,561.88/9,324.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.60

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