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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.64, 12,867.42 and 5,132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.64, 12,867.42 and 5,132.89 is: 7,083.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.64 : 12,867.42 = 5,132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.64/12,867.42 = 5,132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.64x = 12,867.42 × 5,132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.64x = 66,047,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,047,051.44/9,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.07

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