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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,194.72, 12,693.12 and 5,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,194.72, 12,693.12 and 5,660.96 is: 7,814.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,194.72 : 12,693.12 = 5,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,194.72/12,693.12 = 5,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,194.72x = 12,693.12 × 5,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,194.72x = 71,855,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,855,244.60/9,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,814.84

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