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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.38, 12,593.37 and 5,146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.38, 12,593.37 and 5,146.26 is: 7,102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.38 : 12,593.37 = 5,146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.38/12,593.37 = 5,146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.38x = 12,593.37 × 5,146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.38x = 64,808,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,808,756.30/9,125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.03

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