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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.53, 12,727.07 and 5,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.53, 12,727.07 and 5,030.75 is: 6,942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.53 : 12,727.07 = 5,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.53/12,727.07 = 5,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.53x = 12,727.07 × 5,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.53x = 64,026,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,026,682.25/9,222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.42

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