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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.48, 12,695.34 and 5,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.48, 12,695.34 and 5,007.73 is: 6,910.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.48 : 12,695.34 = 5,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.48/12,695.34 = 5,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.48x = 12,695.34 × 5,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.48x = 63,574,834.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,574,834.98/9,199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.70

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