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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.74, 12,864.93 and 5,130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.74, 12,864.93 and 5,130.90 is: 7,080.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.74 : 12,864.93 = 5,130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.74/12,864.93 = 5,130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.74x = 12,864.93 × 5,130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.74x = 66,008,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,008,669.34/9,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.39

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