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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.11, 12,871.41 and 5,135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.11, 12,871.41 and 5,135.36 is: 7,086.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.11 : 12,871.41 = 5,135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.11/12,871.41 = 5,135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.11x = 12,871.41 × 5,135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.11x = 66,099,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,099,298.38/9,327.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.79

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