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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.69, 12,420.34 and 5,222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.69, 12,420.34 and 5,222.66 is: 7,206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.69 : 12,420.34 = 5,222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.69/12,420.34 = 5,222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.69x = 12,420.34 × 5,222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.69x = 64,867,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,867,186.79/9,001.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.12

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