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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,107.70, 13,948.65 and 6,127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,107.70, 13,948.65 and 6,127.78 is: 8,456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,107.70 : 13,948.65 = 6,127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,107.70/13,948.65 = 6,127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,107.70x = 13,948.65 × 6,127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,107.70x = 85,474,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,474,258.50/10,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,456.35

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