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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.14, 12,868.89 and 5,133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.14, 12,868.89 and 5,133.39 is: 7,084.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.14 : 12,868.89 = 5,133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.14/12,868.89 = 5,133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.14x = 12,868.89 × 5,133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.14x = 66,061,031.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,061,031.24/9,325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.19

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