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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.18, 12,726.63 and 5,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.18, 12,726.63 and 5,030.70 is: 6,942.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.18 : 12,726.63 = 5,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.18/12,726.63 = 5,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.18x = 12,726.63 × 5,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.18x = 64,023,857.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,023,857.54/9,222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.38

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