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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.91, 13,995.05 and 6,371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.91, 13,995.05 and 6,371.43 is: 8,786.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.91 : 13,995.05 = 6,371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.91/13,995.05 = 6,371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.91x = 13,995.05 × 6,371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.91x = 89,168,397.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,168,397.08/10,147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,786.87

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