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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.77, 12,868.20 and 5,133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.77, 12,868.20 and 5,133.02 is: 7,083.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.77 : 12,868.20 = 5,133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.77/12,868.20 = 5,133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.77x = 12,868.20 × 5,133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.77x = 66,052,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,052,727.96/9,324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.58

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