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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.39, 12,875.76 and 5,081.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.39, 12,875.76 and 5,081.31 is: 7,012.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.39 : 12,875.76 = 5,081.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.39/12,875.76 = 5,081.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.39x = 12,875.76 × 5,081.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.39x = 65,425,728.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,425,728.05/9,330.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.11

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