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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.24, 12,867.40 and 5,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.24, 12,867.40 and 5,132.24 is: 7,082.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.24 : 12,867.40 = 5,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.24/12,867.40 = 5,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.24x = 12,867.40 × 5,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.24x = 66,038,584.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,038,584.98/9,324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.46

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