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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.80, 12,858.90 and 5,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.80, 12,858.90 and 5,126.20 is: 7,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.80 : 12,858.90 = 5,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.80/12,858.90 = 5,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.80x = 12,858.90 × 5,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.80x = 65,917,293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,917,293.18/9,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.34

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