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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.58, 12,725.82 and 5,029.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.58, 12,725.82 and 5,029.92 is: 6,941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.58 : 12,725.82 = 5,029.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.58/12,725.82 = 5,029.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.58x = 12,725.82 × 5,029.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.58x = 64,009,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,009,856.53/9,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.31

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