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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.50, 12,727.14 and 5,030.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.50, 12,727.14 and 5,030.84 is: 6,942.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.50 : 12,727.14 = 5,030.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.50/12,727.14 = 5,030.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.50x = 12,727.14 × 5,030.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.50x = 64,028,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,028,205.00/9,222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.61

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