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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.40, 12,867.66 and 5,132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.40, 12,867.66 and 5,132.62 is: 7,083.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.40 : 12,867.66 = 5,132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.40/12,867.66 = 5,132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.40x = 12,867.66 × 5,132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.40x = 66,044,809.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,044,809.07/9,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.01

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