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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.88, 13,918.91 and 6,556.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.88, 13,918.91 and 6,556.23 is: 9,042.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.88 : 13,918.91 = 6,556.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.88/13,918.91 = 6,556.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.88x = 13,918.91 × 6,556.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.88x = 91,255,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,255,542.53/10,091.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.47

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