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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,097.70, 13,926.95 and 6,912.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,097.70, 13,926.95 and 6,912.89 is: 9,534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,097.70 : 13,926.95 = 6,912.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,097.70/13,926.95 = 6,912.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,097.70x = 13,926.95 × 6,912.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,097.70x = 96,275,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,275,473.39/10,097.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.40

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