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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.03, 12,592.98 and 6,737.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.03, 12,592.98 and 6,737.27 is: 9,296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.03 : 12,592.98 = 6,737.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.03/12,592.98 = 6,737.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.03x = 12,592.98 × 6,737.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.03x = 84,842,243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,842,243.40/9,126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,296.73

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