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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.26, 12,868.59 and 5,133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.26, 12,868.59 and 5,133.51 is: 7,084.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.26 : 12,868.59 = 5,133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.26/12,868.59 = 5,133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.26x = 12,868.59 × 5,133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.26x = 66,061,035.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,061,035.45/9,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.10

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