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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.56, 13,909.68 and 6,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.56, 13,909.68 and 6,729.52 is: 9,280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.56 : 13,909.68 = 6,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.56/13,909.68 = 6,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.56x = 13,909.68 × 6,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.56x = 93,605,469.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,605,469.75/10,086.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.22

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