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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,196.77, 12,691.71 and 5,005.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,196.77, 12,691.71 and 5,005.02 is: 6,907.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196.77 : 12,691.71 = 5,005.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196.77/12,691.71 = 5,005.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196.77x = 12,691.71 × 5,005.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196.77x = 63,522,262.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,522,262.38/9,196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.02

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