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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.73, 12,867.94 and 5,075.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.73, 12,867.94 and 5,075.89 is: 7,004.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.73 : 12,867.94 = 5,075.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.73/12,867.94 = 5,075.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.73x = 12,867.94 × 5,075.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.73x = 65,316,211.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,316,211.18/9,324.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.62

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