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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.05, 12,869.91 and 5,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.05, 12,869.91 and 5,134.30 is: 7,085.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.05 : 12,869.91 = 5,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.05/12,869.91 = 5,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.05x = 12,869.91 × 5,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.05x = 66,077,978.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,077,978.91/9,326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,085.31

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