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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.80, 14,987.40 and 6,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.80, 14,987.40 and 6,122.80 is: 9,166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.80 : 14,987.40 = 6,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.80/14,987.40 = 6,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.80x = 14,987.40 × 6,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.80x = 91,764,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,764,852.72/10,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,166.59

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