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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,116.24, 13,961.40 and 6,137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,116.24, 13,961.40 and 6,137.04 is: 8,469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,116.24 : 13,961.40 = 6,137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,116.24/13,961.40 = 6,137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,116.24x = 13,961.40 × 6,137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,116.24x = 85,681,670.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,681,670.26/10,116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,469.72

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