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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198.48, 12,693.96 and 5,006.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198.48, 12,693.96 and 5,006.73 is: 6,909.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198.48 : 12,693.96 = 5,006.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198.48/12,693.96 = 5,006.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198.48x = 12,693.96 × 5,006.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198.48x = 63,555,230.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,555,230.35/9,198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.32

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