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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,195.96, 12,690.48 and 5,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,195.96, 12,690.48 and 5,004.24 is: 6,905.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,195.96 : 12,690.48 = 5,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,195.96/12,690.48 = 5,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,195.96x = 12,690.48 × 5,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,195.96x = 63,506,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,506,207.64/9,195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.88

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