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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,071.98, 13,894.87 and 6,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,071.98, 13,894.87 and 6,711.52 is: 9,258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,071.98 : 13,894.87 = 6,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,071.98/13,894.87 = 6,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,071.98x = 13,894.87 × 6,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,071.98x = 93,255,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,255,697.90/10,071.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.92

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