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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.08, 12,868.58 and 5,133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.08, 12,868.58 and 5,133.32 is: 7,083.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.08 : 12,868.58 = 5,133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.08/12,868.58 = 5,133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.08x = 12,868.58 × 5,133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.08x = 66,058,539.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,058,539.09/9,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.96

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