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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.03, 12,686.61 and 5,214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.03, 12,686.61 and 5,214.41 is: 7,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.03 : 12,686.61 = 5,214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.03/12,686.61 = 5,214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.03x = 12,686.61 × 5,214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.03x = 66,153,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,153,186.05/9,193.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.02

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