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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.70, 12,594.84 and 5,147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.70, 12,594.84 and 5,147.74 is: 7,103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.70 : 12,594.84 = 5,147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.70/12,594.84 = 5,147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.70x = 12,594.84 × 5,147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.70x = 64,834,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,834,961.66/9,126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.88

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