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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,194.71, 12,688.76 and 5,002.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,194.71, 12,688.76 and 5,002.99 is: 6,904.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,194.71 : 12,688.76 = 5,002.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,194.71/12,688.76 = 5,002.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,194.71x = 12,688.76 × 5,002.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,194.71x = 63,481,739.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,481,739.39/9,194.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,904.16

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