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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.24, 12,594.15 and 5,147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.24, 12,594.15 and 5,147.39 is: 7,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.24 : 12,594.15 = 5,147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.24/12,594.15 = 5,147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.24x = 12,594.15 × 5,147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.24x = 64,826,938.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,826,938.80/9,126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.36

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