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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.99, 12,688.37 and 5,215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.99, 12,688.37 and 5,215.45 is: 7,197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.99 : 12,688.37 = 5,215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.99/12,688.37 = 5,215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.99x = 12,688.37 × 5,215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.99x = 66,175,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,175,559.32/9,193.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.70

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