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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.07, 12,595.80 and 5,147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.07, 12,595.80 and 5,147.26 is: 7,104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.07 : 12,595.80 = 5,147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.07/12,595.80 = 5,147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.07x = 12,595.80 × 5,147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.07x = 64,833,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,833,857.51/9,126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.25

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