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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.93, 12,726.39 and 5,030.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.93, 12,726.39 and 5,030.18 is: 6,941.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.93 : 12,726.39 = 5,030.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.93/12,726.39 = 5,030.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.93x = 12,726.39 × 5,030.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.93x = 64,016,032.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,016,032.45/9,221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.72

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