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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.38, 12,496.21 and 5,022.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.38, 12,496.21 and 5,022.19 is: 6,930.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.38 : 12,496.21 = 5,022.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.38/12,496.21 = 5,022.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.38x = 12,496.21 × 5,022.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.38x = 62,758,340.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,758,340.90/9,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.50

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