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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.16, 12,694.68 and 5,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.16, 12,694.68 and 5,007.44 is: 6,910.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.16 : 12,694.68 = 5,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.16/12,694.68 = 5,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.16x = 12,694.68 × 5,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.16x = 63,567,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,567,848.42/9,199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.18

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