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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.10, 12,594.09 and 5,038.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.10, 12,594.09 and 5,038.03 is: 6,952.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.10 : 12,594.09 = 5,038.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.10/12,594.09 = 5,038.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.10x = 12,594.09 × 5,038.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.10x = 63,449,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,449,403.24/9,126.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952.52

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