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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,195.98, 12,691.08 and 5,217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,195.98, 12,691.08 and 5,217.12 is: 7,199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,195.98 : 12,691.08 = 5,217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,195.98/12,691.08 = 5,217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,195.98x = 12,691.08 × 5,217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,195.98x = 66,210,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,210,887.29/9,195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.99

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