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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.17, 12,867.39 and 5,133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.17, 12,867.39 and 5,133.42 is: 7,083.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.17 : 12,867.39 = 5,133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.17/12,867.39 = 5,133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.17x = 12,867.39 × 5,133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.17x = 66,053,717.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,053,717.17/9,325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.38

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