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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.63, 12,870.75 and 5,134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.63, 12,870.75 and 5,134.88 is: 7,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.63 : 12,870.75 = 5,134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.63/12,870.75 = 5,134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.63x = 12,870.75 × 5,134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.63x = 66,089,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,089,692.41/9,326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.13

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