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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.23, 12,876.02 and 5,081.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.23, 12,876.02 and 5,081.46 is: 7,012.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.23 : 12,876.02 = 5,081.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.23/12,876.02 = 5,081.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.23x = 12,876.02 × 5,081.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.23x = 65,428,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,428,955.18/9,330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.58

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