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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.68, 13,941.36 and 5,909.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.68, 13,941.36 and 5,909.28 is: 8,157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.68 : 13,941.36 = 5,909.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.68/13,941.36 = 5,909.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.68x = 13,941.36 × 5,909.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.68x = 82,383,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,383,399.82/10,099.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.03

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