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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199, 12,694.62 and 5,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199, 12,694.62 and 5,473 is: 7,552.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199 : 12,694.62 = 5,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199/12,694.62 = 5,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199x = 12,694.62 × 5,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199x = 69,477,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,477,655.26/9,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.74

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