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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.07, 12,686.40 and 5,001.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.07, 12,686.40 and 5,001.32 is: 6,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.07 : 12,686.40 = 5,001.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.07/12,686.40 = 5,001.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.07x = 12,686.40 × 5,001.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.07x = 63,448,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,448,682.62/9,193.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.80

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