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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.96, 13,936.84 and 6,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.96, 13,936.84 and 6,323.56 is: 8,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.96 : 13,936.84 = 6,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.96/13,936.84 = 6,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.96x = 13,936.84 × 6,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.96x = 88,130,443.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,130,443.95/10,101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,724.09

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