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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.26, 12,686.70 and 5,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.26, 12,686.70 and 5,001.50 is: 6,902.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.26 : 12,686.70 = 5,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.26/12,686.70 = 5,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.26x = 12,686.70 × 5,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.26x = 63,452,530.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,452,530.05/9,193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.07

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