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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.25, 12,992.07 and 5,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.25, 12,992.07 and 5,222.50 is: 7,207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.25 : 12,992.07 = 5,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.25/12,992.07 = 5,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.25x = 12,992.07 × 5,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.25x = 67,851,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,851,085.58/9,414.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.27

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