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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.21, 12,726.59 and 5,030.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.21, 12,726.59 and 5,030.55 is: 6,942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.21 : 12,726.59 = 5,030.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.21/12,726.59 = 5,030.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.21x = 12,726.59 × 5,030.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.21x = 64,021,722.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,021,722.17/9,222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.12

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