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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,071.47, 13,902.50 and 6,713.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,071.47, 13,902.50 and 6,713.06 is: 9,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,071.47 : 13,902.50 = 6,713.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,071.47/13,902.50 = 6,713.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,071.47x = 13,902.50 × 6,713.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,071.47x = 93,328,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,328,263.92/10,071.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.60

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