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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,121.94, 13,962.44 and 6,085.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,121.94, 13,962.44 and 6,085.97 is: 8,395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,121.94 : 13,962.44 = 6,085.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,121.94/13,962.44 = 6,085.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,121.94x = 13,962.44 × 6,085.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,121.94x = 84,974,941.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,974,941.25/10,121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.12

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