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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.03, 12,594.35 and 5,147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.03, 12,594.35 and 5,147.06 is: 7,103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.03 : 12,594.35 = 5,147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.03/12,594.35 = 5,147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.03x = 12,594.35 × 5,147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.03x = 64,823,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,823,875.11/9,126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.18

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