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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.27, 12,873.97 and 5,080.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.27, 12,873.97 and 5,080.22 is: 7,010.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.27 : 12,873.97 = 5,080.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.27/12,873.97 = 5,080.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.27x = 12,873.97 × 5,080.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.27x = 65,402,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,402,599.87/9,329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.47

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