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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.26, 12,694.96 and 5,007.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.26, 12,694.96 and 5,007.54 is: 6,910.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.26 : 12,694.96 = 5,007.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.26/12,694.96 = 5,007.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.26x = 12,694.96 × 5,007.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.26x = 63,570,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,570,520.00/9,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.39

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