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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,320.55, 12,862.26 and 5,071.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,320.55, 12,862.26 and 5,071.74 is: 6,998.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.55 : 12,862.26 = 5,071.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.55/12,862.26 = 5,071.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.55x = 12,862.26 × 5,071.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.55x = 65,234,038.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,234,038.53/9,320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.95

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