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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.53, 12,869.28 and 5,133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.53, 12,869.28 and 5,133.78 is: 7,084.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.53 : 12,869.28 = 5,133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.53/12,869.28 = 5,133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.53x = 12,869.28 × 5,133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.53x = 66,068,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,068,052.28/9,325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.64

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