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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.26, 12,722.44 and 5,027.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.26, 12,722.44 and 5,027.51 is: 6,937.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.26 : 12,722.44 = 5,027.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.26/12,722.44 = 5,027.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.26x = 12,722.44 × 5,027.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.26x = 63,962,194.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,962,194.32/9,219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.89

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