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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.06, 12,594.03 and 5,147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.06, 12,594.03 and 5,147.25 is: 7,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.06 : 12,594.03 = 5,147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.06/12,594.03 = 5,147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.06x = 12,594.03 × 5,147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.06x = 64,824,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,824,620.92/9,126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.24

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