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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.01, 12,691.49 and 5,218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.01, 12,691.49 and 5,218.49 is: 7,201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.01 : 12,691.49 = 5,218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.01/12,691.49 = 5,218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.01x = 12,691.49 × 5,218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.01x = 66,230,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,230,419.29/9,197.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.30

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