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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.42, 13,947.63 and 6,791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.42, 13,947.63 and 6,791.50 is: 9,373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.42 : 13,947.63 = 6,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.42/13,947.63 = 6,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.42x = 13,947.63 × 6,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.42x = 94,725,329.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,725,329.15/10,105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.72

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