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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.83, 13,938.37 and 6,121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.83, 13,938.37 and 6,121.32 is: 8,451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.83 : 13,938.37 = 6,121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.83/13,938.37 = 6,121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.83x = 13,938.37 × 6,121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.83x = 85,321,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,321,225.27/10,094.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,451.97

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