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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.53, 12,870.62 and 5,134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.53, 12,870.62 and 5,134.75 is: 7,085.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.53 : 12,870.62 = 5,134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.53/12,870.62 = 5,134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.53x = 12,870.62 × 5,134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.53x = 66,087,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,087,390.37/9,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,085.96

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