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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.34, 12,867.66 and 5,075.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.34, 12,867.66 and 5,075.44 is: 7,004.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.34 : 12,867.66 = 5,075.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.34/12,867.66 = 5,075.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.34x = 12,867.66 × 5,075.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.34x = 65,309,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,309,036.27/9,324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.15

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