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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.46, 12,725.69 and 5,029.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.46, 12,725.69 and 5,029.71 is: 6,941.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.46 : 12,725.69 = 5,029.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.46/12,725.69 = 5,029.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.46x = 12,725.69 × 5,029.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.46x = 64,006,505.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,006,505.10/9,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.04

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