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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.50, 12,727.46 and 5,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.50, 12,727.46 and 5,030.75 is: 6,942.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.50 : 12,727.46 = 5,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.50/12,727.46 = 5,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.50x = 12,727.46 × 5,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.50x = 64,028,669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,028,669.40/9,222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.66

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