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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.23, 13,936.91 and 6,120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.23, 13,936.91 and 6,120.24 is: 8,441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.23 : 13,936.91 = 6,120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.23/13,936.91 = 6,120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.23x = 13,936.91 × 6,120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.23x = 85,297,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,297,203.46/10,104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.74

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