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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198.68, 12,693.84 and 5,006.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198.68, 12,693.84 and 5,006.84 is: 6,909.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198.68 : 12,693.84 = 5,006.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198.68/12,693.84 = 5,006.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198.68x = 12,693.84 × 5,006.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198.68x = 63,556,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,556,025.87/9,198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.26

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