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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,117.76, 13,958.44 and 6,137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,117.76, 13,958.44 and 6,137.42 is: 8,467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,117.76 : 13,958.44 = 6,137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,117.76/13,958.44 = 6,137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,117.76x = 13,958.44 × 6,137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,117.76x = 85,668,808.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,668,808.82/10,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.17

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