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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.68, 13,940.34 and 6,321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.68, 13,940.34 and 6,321.48 is: 8,727.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.68 : 13,940.34 = 6,321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.68/13,940.34 = 6,321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.68x = 13,940.34 × 6,321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.68x = 88,123,580.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,123,580.50/10,096.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,727.98

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