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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.32, 12,715.68 and 5,022.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.32, 12,715.68 and 5,022.48 is: 6,930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.32 : 12,715.68 = 5,022.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.32/12,715.68 = 5,022.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.32x = 12,715.68 × 5,022.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.32x = 63,864,248.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,864,248.49/9,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.98

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