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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.63, 13,924.49 and 7,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.63, 13,924.49 and 7,070.20 is: 9,750.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.63 : 13,924.49 = 7,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.63/13,924.49 = 7,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.63x = 13,924.49 × 7,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.63x = 98,448,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,448,929.20/10,096.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.67

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