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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.39, 12,867.48 and 5,075.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.39, 12,867.48 and 5,075.31 is: 7,003.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.39 : 12,867.48 = 5,075.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.39/12,867.48 = 5,075.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.39x = 12,867.48 × 5,075.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.39x = 65,306,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,306,449.92/9,324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.83

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