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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.26, 12,694.86 and 5,007.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.26, 12,694.86 and 5,007.51 is: 6,910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.26 : 12,694.86 = 5,007.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.26/12,694.86 = 5,007.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.26x = 12,694.86 × 5,007.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.26x = 63,569,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,569,638.40/9,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.30

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