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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.70, 12,692.46 and 5,005.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.70, 12,692.46 and 5,005.95 is: 6,908.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.70 : 12,692.46 = 5,005.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.70/12,692.46 = 5,005.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.70x = 12,692.46 × 5,005.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.70x = 63,537,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,537,820.14/9,197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.01

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