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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.70, 12,686.94 and 5,001.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.70, 12,686.94 and 5,001.96 is: 6,902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.70 : 12,686.94 = 5,001.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.70/12,686.94 = 5,001.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.70x = 12,686.94 × 5,001.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.70x = 63,459,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,459,566.40/9,193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.51

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