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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.44, 12,692.52 and 5,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.44, 12,692.52 and 5,005.68 is: 6,907.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.44 : 12,692.52 = 5,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.44/12,692.52 = 5,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.44x = 12,692.52 × 5,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.44x = 63,534,693.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,534,693.51/9,197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.87

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