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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,319.22, 12,860.63 and 5,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,319.22, 12,860.63 and 5,127.50 is: 7,076.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,319.22 : 12,860.63 = 5,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,319.22/12,860.63 = 5,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,319.22x = 12,860.63 × 5,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,319.22x = 65,942,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,942,880.33/9,319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.01

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