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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197, 12,691.92 and 5,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197, 12,691.92 and 5,005.28 is: 6,907.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197 : 12,691.92 = 5,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197/12,691.92 = 5,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197x = 12,691.92 × 5,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197x = 63,526,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,526,613.34/9,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.32

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