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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.24, 12,722.54 and 5,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.24, 12,722.54 and 5,027.50 is: 6,937.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.24 : 12,722.54 = 5,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.24/12,722.54 = 5,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.24x = 12,722.54 × 5,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.24x = 63,962,569.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,962,569.85/9,219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.94

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