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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.88, 12,693.12 and 5,219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.88, 12,693.12 and 5,219.04 is: 7,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.88 : 12,693.12 = 5,219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.88/12,693.12 = 5,219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.88x = 12,693.12 × 5,219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.88x = 66,245,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,245,901.00/9,197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.30

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