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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.59, 12,687.17 and 5,001.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.59, 12,687.17 and 5,001.75 is: 6,902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.59 : 12,687.17 = 5,001.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.59/12,687.17 = 5,001.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.59x = 12,687.17 × 5,001.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.59x = 63,458,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,458,027.54/9,193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.42

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