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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.45, 12,871.83 and 5,135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.45, 12,871.83 and 5,135.70 is: 7,087.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.45 : 12,871.83 = 5,135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.45/12,871.83 = 5,135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.45x = 12,871.83 × 5,135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.45x = 66,105,857.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,105,857.33/9,327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.24

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