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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.63, 12,867.81 and 5,075.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.63, 12,867.81 and 5,075.52 is: 7,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.63 : 12,867.81 = 5,075.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.63/12,867.81 = 5,075.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.63x = 12,867.81 × 5,075.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.63x = 65,310,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,310,827.01/9,324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.12

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