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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.26, 12,871.23 and 5,135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.26, 12,871.23 and 5,135.24 is: 7,086.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.26 : 12,871.23 = 5,135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.26/12,871.23 = 5,135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.26x = 12,871.23 × 5,135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.26x = 66,096,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,096,855.15/9,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.42

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