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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.01, 12,870.88 and 5,134.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.01, 12,870.88 and 5,134.99 is: 7,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.01 : 12,870.88 = 5,134.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.01/12,870.88 = 5,134.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.01x = 12,870.88 × 5,134.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.01x = 66,091,840.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,091,840.09/9,327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.07

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