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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.49, 13,970.72 and 5,876.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.49, 13,970.72 and 5,876.07 is: 8,109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.49 : 13,970.72 = 5,876.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.49/13,970.72 = 5,876.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.49x = 13,970.72 × 5,876.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.49x = 82,092,928.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,092,928.67/10,122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,109.95

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