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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.73, 12,870.70 and 5,077.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.73, 12,870.70 and 5,077.89 is: 7,007.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.73 : 12,870.70 = 5,077.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.73/12,870.70 = 5,077.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.73x = 12,870.70 × 5,077.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.73x = 65,355,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,355,998.82/9,326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.39

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