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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.80, 12,869.62 and 5,076.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.80, 12,869.62 and 5,076.84 is: 7,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.80 : 12,869.62 = 5,076.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.80/12,869.62 = 5,076.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.80x = 12,869.62 × 5,076.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.80x = 65,337,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,337,001.60/9,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.05

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