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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.74, 12,594.65 and 5,147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.74, 12,594.65 and 5,147.61 is: 7,103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.74 : 12,594.65 = 5,147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.74/12,594.65 = 5,147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.74x = 12,594.65 × 5,147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.74x = 64,832,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,832,320.55/9,126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.56

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