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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.88, 12,875.20 and 5,081.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.88, 12,875.20 and 5,081.18 is: 7,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.88 : 12,875.20 = 5,081.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.88/12,875.20 = 5,081.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.88x = 12,875.20 × 5,081.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.88x = 65,421,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,421,232.66/9,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.01

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