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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.38, 12,593.16 and 5,092.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.38, 12,593.16 and 5,092.74 is: 7,027.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.38 : 12,593.16 = 5,092.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.38/12,593.16 = 5,092.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.38x = 12,593.16 × 5,092.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.38x = 64,133,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,133,689.66/9,126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.29

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