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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.66, 12,725.87 and 5,029.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.66, 12,725.87 and 5,029.91 is: 6,941.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.66 : 12,725.87 = 5,029.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.66/12,725.87 = 5,029.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.66x = 12,725.87 × 5,029.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.66x = 64,009,980.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,009,980.77/9,221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.26

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