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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.57, 12,870.63 and 5,134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.57, 12,870.63 and 5,134.82 is: 7,086.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.57 : 12,870.63 = 5,134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.57/12,870.63 = 5,134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.57x = 12,870.63 × 5,134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.57x = 66,088,303.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,088,303.98/9,326.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.03

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