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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.05, 12,868.53 and 5,133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.05, 12,868.53 and 5,133.30 is: 7,083.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.05 : 12,868.53 = 5,133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.05/12,868.53 = 5,133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.05x = 12,868.53 × 5,133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.05x = 66,058,025.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,058,025.05/9,325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.93

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