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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,195.46, 12,689.79 and 5,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,195.46, 12,689.79 and 5,003.74 is: 6,905.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,195.46 : 12,689.79 = 5,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,195.46/12,689.79 = 5,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,195.46x = 12,689.79 × 5,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,195.46x = 63,496,409.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,496,409.81/9,195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.19

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