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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.90, 12,594.71 and 5,148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.90, 12,594.71 and 5,148.38 is: 7,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.90 : 12,594.71 = 5,148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.90/12,594.71 = 5,148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.90x = 12,594.71 × 5,148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.90x = 64,842,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,842,397.43/9,126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.54

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