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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,194.28, 12,688.11 and 5,002.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,194.28, 12,688.11 and 5,002.50 is: 6,903.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,194.28 : 12,688.11 = 5,002.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,194.28/12,688.11 = 5,002.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,194.28x = 12,688.11 × 5,002.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,194.28x = 63,472,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,472,270.28/9,194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,903.45

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