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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,194.88, 12,688.98 and 5,216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,194.88, 12,688.98 and 5,216.04 is: 7,198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,194.88 : 12,688.98 = 5,216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,194.88/12,688.98 = 5,216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,194.88x = 12,688.98 × 5,216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,194.88x = 66,186,227.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,186,227.24/9,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,198.16

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