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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.57, 12,867.90 and 5,132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.57, 12,867.90 and 5,132.82 is: 7,083.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.57 : 12,867.90 = 5,132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.57/12,867.90 = 5,132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.57x = 12,867.90 × 5,132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.57x = 66,048,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,048,614.48/9,324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.29

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