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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.44, 12,722.86 and 5,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.44, 12,722.86 and 5,027.68 is: 6,938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.44 : 12,722.86 = 5,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.44/12,722.86 = 5,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.44x = 12,722.86 × 5,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.44x = 63,966,468.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,966,468.76/9,219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.22

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