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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.26, 12,594.25 and 4,934.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.26, 12,594.25 and 4,934.51 is: 6,809.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.26 : 12,594.25 = 4,934.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.26/12,594.25 = 4,934.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.26x = 12,594.25 × 4,934.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.26x = 62,146,452.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,146,452.57/9,126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.63

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