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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.88, 12,687.49 and 5,002.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.88, 12,687.49 and 5,002.13 is: 6,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.88 : 12,687.49 = 5,002.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.88/12,687.49 = 5,002.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.88x = 12,687.49 × 5,002.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.88x = 63,464,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,464,474.35/9,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.90

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