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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.92, 12,870.90 and 5,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.92, 12,870.90 and 5,135.20 is: 7,086.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.92 : 12,870.90 = 5,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.92/12,870.90 = 5,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.92x = 12,870.90 × 5,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.92x = 66,094,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,094,645.68/9,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.44

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