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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.13, 12,593.69 and 5,093.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.13, 12,593.69 and 5,093.14 is: 7,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.13 : 12,593.69 = 5,093.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.13/12,593.69 = 5,093.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.13x = 12,593.69 × 5,093.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.13x = 64,141,363.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,141,363.32/9,126.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.32

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