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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.17, 12,686.49 and 5,001.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.17, 12,686.49 and 5,001.42 is: 6,901.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.17 : 12,686.49 = 5,001.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.17/12,686.49 = 5,001.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.17x = 12,686.49 × 5,001.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.17x = 63,450,464.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,450,464.82/9,193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.91

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