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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.24, 12,682.50 and 5,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.24, 12,682.50 and 5,416.60 is: 7,472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.24 : 12,682.50 = 5,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.24/12,682.50 = 5,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.24x = 12,682.50 × 5,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.24x = 68,696,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,696,029.50/9,193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.45

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