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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.48, 12,867.60 and 5,132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.48, 12,867.60 and 5,132.64 is: 7,082.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.48 : 12,867.60 = 5,132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.48/12,867.60 = 5,132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.48x = 12,867.60 × 5,132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.48x = 66,044,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,044,758.46/9,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.94

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