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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.24, 12,726.73 and 5,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.24, 12,726.73 and 5,030.58 is: 6,942.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.24 : 12,726.73 = 5,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.24/12,726.73 = 5,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.24x = 12,726.73 × 5,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.24x = 64,022,766.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,022,766.81/9,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.22

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