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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.22, 13,974.84 and 6,147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.22, 13,974.84 and 6,147.11 is: 8,481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.22 : 13,974.84 = 6,147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.22/13,974.84 = 6,147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.22x = 13,974.84 × 6,147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.22x = 85,904,913.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,904,913.65/10,128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.74

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