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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.70, 12,695.22 and 5,007.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.70, 12,695.22 and 5,007.95 is: 6,910.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.70 : 12,695.22 = 5,007.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.70/12,695.22 = 5,007.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.70x = 12,695.22 × 5,007.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.70x = 63,577,027.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,577,027.00/9,199.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.77

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