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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.27, 12,594.69 and 5,147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.27, 12,594.69 and 5,147.35 is: 7,103.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.27 : 12,594.69 = 5,147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.27/12,594.69 = 5,147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.27x = 12,594.69 × 5,147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.27x = 64,829,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,829,246.08/9,126.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.59

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