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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.22, 14,146.55 and 9,976.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.22, 14,146.55 and 9,976.39 is: 13,806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.22 : 14,146.55 = 9,976.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.22/14,146.55 = 9,976.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.22x = 14,146.55 × 9,976.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.22x = 141,131,489.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,131,489.53/10,222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,806.34

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