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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.59, 12,868.91 and 5,076.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.59, 12,868.91 and 5,076.66 is: 7,005.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.59 : 12,868.91 = 5,076.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.59/12,868.91 = 5,076.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.59x = 12,868.91 × 5,076.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.59x = 65,331,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,331,055.26/9,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.57

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