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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.41, 13,947.59 and 6,331.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.41, 13,947.59 and 6,331.37 is: 8,735.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.41 : 13,947.59 = 6,331.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.41/13,947.59 = 6,331.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.41x = 13,947.59 × 6,331.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.41x = 88,307,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,307,298.99/10,109.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,735.16

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