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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.46, 12,692.43 and 5,005.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.46, 12,692.43 and 5,005.71 is: 6,907.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.46 : 12,692.43 = 5,005.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.46/12,692.43 = 5,005.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.46x = 12,692.43 × 5,005.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.46x = 63,534,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,534,623.78/9,197.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.84

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