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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.64, 12,871.86 and 5,239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.64, 12,871.86 and 5,239.12 is: 7,230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.64 : 12,871.86 = 5,239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.64/12,871.86 = 5,239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.64x = 12,871.86 × 5,239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.64x = 67,437,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,437,154.80/9,326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,230.59

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