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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.22, 12,754.22 and 5,050.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.22, 12,754.22 and 5,050.47 is: 6,969.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.22 : 12,754.22 = 5,050.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.22/12,754.22 = 5,050.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.22x = 12,754.22 × 5,050.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.22x = 64,414,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,414,805.48/9,242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969.62

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