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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.60, 12,594.20 and 5,147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.60, 12,594.20 and 5,147.48 is: 7,103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.60 : 12,594.20 = 5,147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.60/12,594.20 = 5,147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.60x = 12,594.20 × 5,147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.60x = 64,828,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,828,329.65/9,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.23

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