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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,194.92, 12,688.98 and 5,003.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,194.92, 12,688.98 and 5,003.16 is: 6,904.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,194.92 : 12,688.98 = 5,003.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,194.92/12,688.98 = 5,003.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,194.92x = 12,688.98 × 5,003.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,194.92x = 63,484,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,484,997.18/9,194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,904.36

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