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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.31, 12,874.76 and 5,080.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.31, 12,874.76 and 5,080.55 is: 7,011.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.31 : 12,874.76 = 5,080.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.31/12,874.76 = 5,080.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.31x = 12,874.76 × 5,080.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.31x = 65,410,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,410,772.14/9,329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.32

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