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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.09, 12,868.21 and 5,076.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.09, 12,868.21 and 5,076.16 is: 7,004.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.09 : 12,868.21 = 5,076.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.09/12,868.21 = 5,076.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.09x = 12,868.21 × 5,076.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.09x = 65,321,092.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,321,092.87/9,325.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.88

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