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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.41, 13,966.67 and 5,874.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.41, 13,966.67 and 5,874.18 is: 8,105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.41 : 13,966.67 = 5,874.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.41/13,966.67 = 5,874.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.41x = 13,966.67 × 5,874.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.41x = 82,042,704.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,042,704.21/10,122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,105.06

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