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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.94, 13,970.72 and 6,091.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.94, 13,970.72 and 6,091.97 is: 8,403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.94 : 13,970.72 = 6,091.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.94/13,970.72 = 6,091.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.94x = 13,970.72 × 6,091.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.94x = 85,109,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,109,106.80/10,127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,403.40

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