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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.04, 12,690.36 and 5,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.04, 12,690.36 and 5,660.96 is: 7,809.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.04 : 12,690.36 = 5,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.04/12,690.36 = 5,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.04x = 12,690.36 × 5,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.04x = 71,839,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,839,620.35/9,199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,809.47

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