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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.04, 13,974.90 and 6,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.04, 13,974.90 and 6,146.24 is: 8,482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.04 : 13,974.90 = 6,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.04/13,974.90 = 6,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.04x = 13,974.90 × 6,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.04x = 85,893,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,893,089.38/10,126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,482.40

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