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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.08, 12,690.66 and 5,218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.08, 12,690.66 and 5,218.36 is: 7,200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.08 : 12,690.66 = 5,218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.08/12,690.66 = 5,218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.08x = 12,690.66 × 5,218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.08x = 66,224,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,224,432.52/9,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.59

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