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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.91, 13,917.67 and 6,107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.91, 13,917.67 and 6,107.94 is: 8,427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.91 : 13,917.67 = 6,107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.91/13,917.67 = 6,107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.91x = 13,917.67 × 6,107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.91x = 85,008,278.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,008,278.03/10,086.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,427.59

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