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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.67, 12,869.42 and 5,133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.67, 12,869.42 and 5,133.92 is: 7,084.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.67 : 12,869.42 = 5,133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.67/12,869.42 = 5,133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.67x = 12,869.42 × 5,133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.67x = 66,070,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,070,579.23/9,325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.81

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