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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.20, 13,966.26 and 6,143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.20, 13,966.26 and 6,143.22 is: 8,476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.20 : 13,966.26 = 6,143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.20/13,966.26 = 6,143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.20x = 13,966.26 × 6,143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.20x = 85,797,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,797,807.76/10,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,476.20

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