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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.04, 12,870.72 and 5,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.04, 12,870.72 and 5,134.48 is: 7,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.04 : 12,870.72 = 5,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.04/12,870.72 = 5,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.04x = 12,870.72 × 5,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.04x = 66,084,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,084,454.43/9,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,085.25

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