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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.93, 12,727.77 and 5,031.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.93, 12,727.77 and 5,031.18 is: 6,943.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.93 : 12,727.77 = 5,031.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.93/12,727.77 = 5,031.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.93x = 12,727.77 × 5,031.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.93x = 64,035,701.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,035,701.87/9,222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.10

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