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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.19, 12,425.92 and 4,971.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.19, 12,425.92 and 4,971.22 is: 6,860.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.19 : 12,425.92 = 4,971.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.19/12,425.92 = 4,971.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.19x = 12,425.92 × 4,971.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.19x = 61,771,938.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,771,938.53/9,004.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,860.36

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