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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.96, 13,988.60 and 6,360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.96, 13,988.60 and 6,360.32 is: 8,781.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.96 : 13,988.60 = 6,360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.96/13,988.60 = 6,360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.96x = 13,988.60 × 6,360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.96x = 88,971,972.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,971,972.35/10,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.32

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