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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.16, 12,686.60 and 5,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.16, 12,686.60 and 5,001.40 is: 6,901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.16 : 12,686.60 = 5,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.16/12,686.60 = 5,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.16x = 12,686.60 × 5,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.16x = 63,450,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,450,761.24/9,193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.95

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