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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.28, 12,871.44 and 5,078.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.28, 12,871.44 and 5,078.26 is: 7,007.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.28 : 12,871.44 = 5,078.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.28/12,871.44 = 5,078.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.28x = 12,871.44 × 5,078.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.28x = 65,364,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,364,518.89/9,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.89

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