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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.53, 12,594.58 and 5,147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.53, 12,594.58 and 5,147.62 is: 7,103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.53 : 12,594.58 = 5,147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.53/12,594.58 = 5,147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.53x = 12,594.58 × 5,147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.53x = 64,832,067.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,832,067.54/9,126.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.69

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