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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.52, 12,692.56 and 5,005.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.52, 12,692.56 and 5,005.76 is: 6,907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.52 : 12,692.56 = 5,005.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.52/12,692.56 = 5,005.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.52x = 12,692.56 × 5,005.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.52x = 63,535,909.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,535,909.15/9,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.94

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