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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.58, 12,874.41 and 5,080.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.58, 12,874.41 and 5,080.59 is: 7,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.58 : 12,874.41 = 5,080.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.58/12,874.41 = 5,080.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.58x = 12,874.41 × 5,080.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.58x = 65,409,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,409,598.70/9,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.99

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