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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.85, 13,931.54 and 6,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.85, 13,931.54 and 6,117.20 is: 8,440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.85 : 13,931.54 = 6,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.85/13,931.54 = 6,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.85x = 13,931.54 × 6,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.85x = 85,222,016.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,222,016.49/10,096.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,440.46

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