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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.68, 12,727.38 and 5,030.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.68, 12,727.38 and 5,030.93 is: 6,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.68 : 12,727.38 = 5,030.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.68/12,727.38 = 5,030.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.68x = 12,727.38 × 5,030.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.68x = 64,030,557.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,030,557.86/9,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.73

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