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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.24, 12,593.95 and 5,147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.24, 12,593.95 and 5,147.11 is: 7,102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.24 : 12,593.95 = 5,147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.24/12,593.95 = 5,147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.24x = 12,593.95 × 5,147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.24x = 64,822,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,822,445.98/9,126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.86

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