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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.22, 12,422.46 and 5,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.22, 12,422.46 and 5,224.20 is: 7,208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.22 : 12,422.46 = 5,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.22/12,422.46 = 5,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.22x = 12,422.46 × 5,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.22x = 64,897,353.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,897,353.42/9,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.24

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