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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.26, 12,868.47 and 5,133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.26, 12,868.47 and 5,133.24 is: 7,083.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.26 : 12,868.47 = 5,133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.26/12,868.47 = 5,133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.26x = 12,868.47 × 5,133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.26x = 66,056,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,056,944.94/9,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.66

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