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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.60, 12,869.60 and 5,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.60, 12,869.60 and 5,076.96 is: 7,006.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.60 : 12,869.60 = 5,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.60/12,869.60 = 5,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.60x = 12,869.60 × 5,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.60x = 65,338,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,338,444.42/9,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.35

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