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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.44, 12,695.14 and 5,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.44, 12,695.14 and 5,007.68 is: 6,910.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.44 : 12,695.14 = 5,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.44/12,695.14 = 5,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.44x = 12,695.14 × 5,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.44x = 63,573,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,573,198.68/9,199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.55

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