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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.08, 12,867.56 and 5,132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.08, 12,867.56 and 5,132.44 is: 7,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.08 : 12,867.56 = 5,132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.08/12,867.56 = 5,132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.08x = 12,867.56 × 5,132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.08x = 66,041,979.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,041,979.65/9,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.95

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