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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.71, 12,687.38 and 5,001.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.71, 12,687.38 and 5,001.99 is: 6,902.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.71 : 12,687.38 = 5,001.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.71/12,687.38 = 5,001.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.71x = 12,687.38 × 5,001.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.71x = 63,462,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,462,122.88/9,193.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.78

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