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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.10, 13,889.15 and 7,085.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.10, 13,889.15 and 7,085.59 is: 9,774.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.10 : 13,889.15 = 7,085.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.10/13,889.15 = 7,085.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.10x = 13,889.15 × 7,085.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.10x = 98,412,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,412,752.90/10,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,774.71

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