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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.71, 13,887.20 and 9,695.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.71, 13,887.20 and 9,695.93 is: 13,396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.71 : 13,887.20 = 9,695.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.71/13,887.20 = 9,695.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.71x = 13,887.20 × 9,695.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.71x = 134,649,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,649,201.18/10,050.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.99

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