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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,116.09, 13,958.87 and 6,137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,116.09, 13,958.87 and 6,137.37 is: 8,468.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,116.09 : 13,958.87 = 6,137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,116.09/13,958.87 = 6,137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,116.09x = 13,958.87 × 6,137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,116.09x = 85,670,719.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,670,719.29/10,116.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,468.76

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