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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.11, 12,868.13 and 5,132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.11, 12,868.13 and 5,132.63 is: 7,083.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.11 : 12,868.13 = 5,132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.11/12,868.13 = 5,132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.11x = 12,868.13 × 5,132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.11x = 66,047,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,047,350.08/9,324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.50

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