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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.33, 13,931.96 and 5,618.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.33, 13,931.96 and 5,618.91 is: 7,754.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.33 : 13,931.96 = 5,618.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.33/13,931.96 = 5,618.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.33x = 13,931.96 × 5,618.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.33x = 78,282,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,282,401.27/10,095.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,754.32

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