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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.68, 12,869.02 and 5,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.68, 12,869.02 and 5,076.76 is: 7,005.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.68 : 12,869.02 = 5,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.68/12,869.02 = 5,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.68x = 12,869.02 × 5,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.68x = 65,332,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,332,925.98/9,325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.70

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