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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,196.94, 12,691.80 and 5,005.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,196.94, 12,691.80 and 5,005.19 is: 6,907.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,196.94 : 12,691.80 = 5,005.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,196.94/12,691.80 = 5,005.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,196.94x = 12,691.80 × 5,005.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,196.94x = 63,524,902.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,524,902.17/9,196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.18

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