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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.32, 12,686.88 and 5,001.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.32, 12,686.88 and 5,001.58 is: 6,902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.32 : 12,686.88 = 5,001.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.32/12,686.88 = 5,001.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.32x = 12,686.88 × 5,001.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.32x = 63,454,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,454,445.27/9,193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.23

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