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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.20, 12,686.74 and 5,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.20, 12,686.74 and 5,001.44 is: 6,902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.20 : 12,686.74 = 5,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.20/12,686.74 = 5,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.20x = 12,686.74 × 5,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.20x = 63,451,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,451,968.91/9,193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.05

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