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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.89, 13,928.92 and 7,114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.89, 13,928.92 and 7,114.37 is: 9,814.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.89 : 13,928.92 = 7,114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.89/13,928.92 = 7,114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.89x = 13,928.92 × 7,114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.89x = 99,095,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,095,490.58/10,096.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,814.46

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