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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.94, 13,883.41 and 7,081.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.94, 13,883.41 and 7,081.42 is: 9,768.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.94 : 13,883.41 = 7,081.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.94/13,883.41 = 7,081.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.94x = 13,883.41 × 7,081.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.94x = 98,314,257.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,314,257.24/10,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,768.96

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