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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.76, 12,870.66 and 5,134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.76, 12,870.66 and 5,134.92 is: 7,086.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.76 : 12,870.66 = 5,134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.76/12,870.66 = 5,134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.76x = 12,870.66 × 5,134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.76x = 66,089,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,089,809.45/9,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.04

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