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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.46, 13,931.62 and 6,062.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.46, 13,931.62 and 6,062.43 is: 8,365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.46 : 13,931.62 = 6,062.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.46/13,931.62 = 6,062.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.46x = 13,931.62 × 6,062.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.46x = 84,459,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,459,508.12/10,096.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.26

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