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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,711.68, 62,566.99 and 10,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,711.68, 62,566.99 and 10,122 is: 15,182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,711.68 : 62,566.99 = 10,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,711.68/62,566.99 = 10,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,711.68x = 62,566.99 × 10,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,711.68x = 633,303,085.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,303,085.43/41,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.87

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