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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198.52, 12,693.94 and 5,006.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198.52, 12,693.94 and 5,006.76 is: 6,909.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198.52 : 12,693.94 = 5,006.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198.52/12,693.94 = 5,006.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198.52x = 12,693.94 × 5,006.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198.52x = 63,555,511.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,555,511.03/9,198.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.32

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