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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,097.61, 13,931.88 and 6,063.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,097.61, 13,931.88 and 6,063.35 is: 8,365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,097.61 : 13,931.88 = 6,063.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,097.61/13,931.88 = 6,063.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,097.61x = 13,931.88 × 6,063.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,097.61x = 84,473,772.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,473,772.20/10,097.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.72

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