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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.59, 13,931.22 and 6,318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.59, 13,931.22 and 6,318.60 is: 8,719.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.59 : 13,931.22 = 6,318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.59/13,931.22 = 6,318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.59x = 13,931.22 × 6,318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.59x = 88,025,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,025,806.69/10,095.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,719.23

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