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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.72, 12,594.83 and 5,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.72, 12,594.83 and 5,147.60 is: 7,103.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.72 : 12,594.83 = 5,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.72/12,594.83 = 5,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.72x = 12,594.83 × 5,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.72x = 64,833,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,833,058.20/9,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.65

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