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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,194.43, 12,688.40 and 5,002.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,194.43, 12,688.40 and 5,002.59 is: 6,903.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,194.43 : 12,688.40 = 5,002.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,194.43/12,688.40 = 5,002.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,194.43x = 12,688.40 × 5,002.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,194.43x = 63,474,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,474,837.94/9,194.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,903.62

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