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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.69, 12,727.28 and 5,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.69, 12,727.28 and 5,030.94 is: 6,942.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.69 : 12,727.28 = 5,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.69/12,727.28 = 5,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.69x = 12,727.28 × 5,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.69x = 64,030,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,030,194.62/9,222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.68

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