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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.83, 12,695.76 and 5,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.83, 12,695.76 and 5,008.08 is: 6,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.83 : 12,695.76 = 5,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.83/12,695.76 = 5,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.83x = 12,695.76 × 5,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.83x = 63,581,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,581,372.02/9,199.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.15

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