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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.59, 13,929.84 and 6,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.59, 13,929.84 and 6,317.60 is: 8,717.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.59 : 13,929.84 = 6,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.59/13,929.84 = 6,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.59x = 13,929.84 × 6,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.59x = 88,003,087.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,003,087.53/10,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.85

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