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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.67, 12,870.79 and 5,134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.67, 12,870.79 and 5,134.92 is: 7,086.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.67 : 12,870.79 = 5,134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.67/12,870.79 = 5,134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.67x = 12,870.79 × 5,134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.67x = 66,090,476.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,090,476.99/9,326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.18

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