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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.68, 13,930.23 and 7,114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.68, 13,930.23 and 7,114.15 is: 9,815.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.68 : 13,930.23 = 7,114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.68/13,930.23 = 7,114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.68x = 13,930.23 × 7,114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.68x = 99,101,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,101,745.75/10,096.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,815.28

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