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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.74, 12,875.02 and 5,080.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.74, 12,875.02 and 5,080.73 is: 7,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.74 : 12,875.02 = 5,080.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.74/12,875.02 = 5,080.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.74x = 12,875.02 × 5,080.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.74x = 65,414,423.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,414,423.29/9,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.39

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