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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,196.38, 12,690.95 and 5,004.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,196.38, 12,690.95 and 5,004.63 is: 6,906.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196.38 : 12,690.95 = 5,004.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196.38/12,690.95 = 5,004.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196.38x = 12,690.95 × 5,004.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196.38x = 63,513,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,513,484.08/9,196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.36

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