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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.60, 12,687.36 and 5,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.60, 12,687.36 and 5,002 is: 6,902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.60 : 12,687.36 = 5,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.60/12,687.36 = 5,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.60x = 12,687.36 × 5,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.60x = 63,462,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,462,174.72/9,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.86

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