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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.14, 12,867.31 and 5,132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.14, 12,867.31 and 5,132.39 is: 7,082.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.14 : 12,867.31 = 5,132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.14/12,867.31 = 5,132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.14x = 12,867.31 × 5,132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.14x = 66,040,053.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,040,053.17/9,324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.70

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