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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.32, 12,692.38 and 5,218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.32, 12,692.38 and 5,218.44 is: 7,201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.32 : 12,692.38 = 5,218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.32/12,692.38 = 5,218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.32x = 12,692.38 × 5,218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.32x = 66,234,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,234,423.49/9,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.49

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