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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,138.22, 13,999.55 and 6,367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,138.22, 13,999.55 and 6,367.94 is: 8,793.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,138.22 : 13,999.55 = 6,367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,138.22/13,999.55 = 6,367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,138.22x = 13,999.55 × 6,367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,138.22x = 89,148,192.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,148,192.59/10,138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.28

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