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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.48, 12,871.68 and 5,135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.48, 12,871.68 and 5,135.76 is: 7,087.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.48 : 12,871.68 = 5,135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.48/12,871.68 = 5,135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.48x = 12,871.68 × 5,135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.48x = 66,105,859.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,105,859.28/9,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.22

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