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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.87, 12,727.56 and 5,031.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.87, 12,727.56 and 5,031.12 is: 6,942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.87 : 12,727.56 = 5,031.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.87/12,727.56 = 5,031.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.87x = 12,727.56 × 5,031.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.87x = 64,033,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,033,881.67/9,222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.95

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