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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.19, 13,970.51 and 5,930.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.19, 13,970.51 and 5,930.44 is: 8,185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.19 : 13,970.51 = 5,930.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.19/13,970.51 = 5,930.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.19x = 13,970.51 × 5,930.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.19x = 82,851,228.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,851,228.99/10,122.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.11

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