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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.98, 12,868.50 and 5,133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.98, 12,868.50 and 5,133.23 is: 7,083.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.98 : 12,868.50 = 5,133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.98/12,868.50 = 5,133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.98x = 12,868.50 × 5,133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.98x = 66,057,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,057,045.80/9,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.88

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