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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108.69, 13,958.59 and 6,338.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108.69, 13,958.59 and 6,338.17 is: 8,752.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.69 : 13,958.59 = 6,338.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.69/13,958.59 = 6,338.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.69x = 13,958.59 × 6,338.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.69x = 88,471,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,471,865.64/10,108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,752.06

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