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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.63, 12,687.14 and 5,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.63, 12,687.14 and 5,001.88 is: 6,902.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.63 : 12,687.14 = 5,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.63/12,687.14 = 5,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.63x = 12,687.14 × 5,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.63x = 63,459,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,459,551.82/9,193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.56

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