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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.28, 13,986.98 and 7,722.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.28, 13,986.98 and 7,722.34 is: 10,661.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.28 : 13,986.98 = 7,722.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.28/13,986.98 = 7,722.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.28x = 13,986.98 × 7,722.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.28x = 108,012,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,012,170.51/10,131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,661.26

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