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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,192.83, 12,685.73 and 5,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,192.83, 12,685.73 and 5,001.08 is: 6,901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,192.83 : 12,685.73 = 5,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,192.83/12,685.73 = 5,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,192.83x = 12,685.73 × 5,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,192.83x = 63,442,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,442,299.66/9,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.28

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