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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.97, 12,871.23 and 5,135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.97, 12,871.23 and 5,135.22 is: 7,086.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.97 : 12,871.23 = 5,135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.97/12,871.23 = 5,135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.97x = 12,871.23 × 5,135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.97x = 66,096,597.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,096,597.72/9,326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.61

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