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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.83, 12,727.50 and 5,031.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.83, 12,727.50 and 5,031.08 is: 6,942.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.83 : 12,727.50 = 5,031.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.83/12,727.50 = 5,031.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.83x = 12,727.50 × 5,031.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.83x = 64,033,035.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,033,035.92/9,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.88

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