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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.06, 12,873.69 and 5,080.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.06, 12,873.69 and 5,080.02 is: 7,010.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.06 : 12,873.69 = 5,080.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.06/12,873.69 = 5,080.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.06x = 12,873.69 × 5,080.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.06x = 65,398,602.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,398,602.67/9,329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.21

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