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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.70, 12,868.32 and 5,075.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.70, 12,868.32 and 5,075.99 is: 7,004.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.70 : 12,868.32 = 5,075.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.70/12,868.32 = 5,075.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.70x = 12,868.32 × 5,075.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.70x = 65,319,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,319,463.64/9,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.99

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