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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.30, 12,726.74 and 5,030.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.30, 12,726.74 and 5,030.55 is: 6,942.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.30 : 12,726.74 = 5,030.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.30/12,726.74 = 5,030.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.30x = 12,726.74 × 5,030.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.30x = 64,022,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,022,476.75/9,222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.14

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