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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,195.52, 12,689.82 and 5,003.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,195.52, 12,689.82 and 5,003.77 is: 6,905.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,195.52 : 12,689.82 = 5,003.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,195.52/12,689.82 = 5,003.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,195.52x = 12,689.82 × 5,003.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,195.52x = 63,496,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,496,940.62/9,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.20

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