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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.31, 12,723.78 and 5,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.31, 12,723.78 and 5,444.20 is: 7,511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.31 : 12,723.78 = 5,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.31/12,723.78 = 5,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.31x = 12,723.78 × 5,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.31x = 69,270,803.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,270,803.08/9,222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.22

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