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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.22, 12,425.22 and 5,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.22, 12,425.22 and 5,226.20 is: 7,211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.22 : 12,425.22 = 5,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.22/12,425.22 = 5,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.22x = 12,425.22 × 5,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.22x = 64,936,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,936,622.64/9,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.00

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