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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,192.94, 12,686.54 and 5,001.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,192.94, 12,686.54 and 5,001.18 is: 6,901.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,192.94 : 12,686.54 = 5,001.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,192.94/12,686.54 = 5,001.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,192.94x = 12,686.54 × 5,001.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,192.94x = 63,447,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,447,670.12/9,192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.78

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